Jem looks at what we can learn from the past about the current global situation, and whether we are at the start of a third world war. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alternative Medicine
12/03/2026 | 41 mins.
Jem looks into the world of alternative medicine! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Artificial Intelligence
05/03/2026 | 42 mins.
Jem, or possible the AI that has replaced him, talks about the world of Artificial Intelligence! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ukraine - 4 Years On
26/02/2026 | 46 mins.
Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has become longer than World War II lasted for Russia itself—yet the invading forces have barely taken two regions. In this sobering anniversary episode, host Jem Duducu examines why Putin's "special military operation" has stalled, what the devastating human and economic costs mean for Russia's future, and whether peace is any closer in 2026. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
19/02/2026 | 37 mins.
Jem talks about the Game of Thrones spinoff, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' - and spoiler alert, he's not totally happy with it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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