Condensed Histories

By: Jem Duducu
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  • Condensed Histories bridges the gap between history and popular culture. In each episode of Condensed Histories our host, Jem Duducu, takes an item of popular culture and looks under the surface to find real history hiding inside, with fascinating facts and stories about history spanning all eras, and also about the development of the piece pop-culture itself, appealing to history lover and enthusiasts of movies, games and music alike!


    From shows on Netflix, Prime or Disney Plus, to the lastest blockbuster films, and even video games, songs, board games and food, Jem shows us how much history is lurking in our everyday entertainment.


    Wandavision, The Dig, Warhammer, Queen’s Gambit, Assassin’s Creed, Jojo Rabbit, Cobra Kai, The Lord of the Rings and Monopoly are among the subjects in which which Jem has so far discovered a surprising amount of history!

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Episodes
  • Terence Malick

    Terence Malick
    Nov 28 2024

    Jem interviews John Bleasdale, author of 'The Magic Hours The Films and Hidden Life of Terence Malick' about the subject of the book, Terence Malick himself!

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    44 mins
  • Prequels!

    Prequels!
    Nov 26 2024

    Jem looks into the decisive subject of Prequels, including Better Call Saul and Star Wars!

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    38 mins
  • Cut The Red Wire!

    Cut The Red Wire!
    Nov 21 2024

    Jem takes a look into the history of bomb disposal.

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    41 mins

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