Barbie
Jem talks about the history of Barbie! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Condensed Histories
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.
Episodes
1917
Jem talks about the film 1917, which of course means he is discussing World War One. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Waterloo!
Jem looks into Waterloo - both the Napoleonic War, and the Abba hit! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Wicker Man
This time round, Jem talks about the film 'The Wicker Man', Christopher Lee, and Paganism! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dredge - and humanity's greatest fear!
Jem looks at Dredge, and the darkness of the oceans. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Platoon
Jem looks into the Vietnam War film Platoon, and 'Brothers in Arms', the documentary about how Platoon was made. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Drinks
Jem serves up a refreshing episode covering the history of six drinks! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Jem talks about Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford, and Cows! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dad's Army
Jem looks into the history surrounding the British comedy series 'Dad's Army' Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boba Fett and the Bounty Hunters
Jem takes a dive into the subject of Bounty Hunters, and the most famous bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Journalism
Jem looks into the history of Journalism. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A History of Chocolate
Jem talks about the history of chocolate, three men who changed the world for ever, and pretty much guarantees that there is one chocolate company which will never be a sponsor for the show! Warning: This episode may be bad for people on a low-calorie diet... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Giants!
Jem talks Warhammer, mythology, and 'Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain' by Amy Jeffs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LEGO
This week Jem gives his take on the history of Lego - and links it to ancient civilisations! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Royal Family
With the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, and the recent coronation of King Charles III, it is the perfect time for Jem to dig under the surface of The Royal Family. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Atlantis
Jem takes aim at the world of pseudo-history as he looks at Atlantis! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mummy
From Ancient Egypt to Tom Cruise, via the 1930s and Brendan Fraiser, Jem looks into the history surrounding The Mummy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Ted Lasso
Jem looks into some of the history linked to the Apple TV series Ted Lasso. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fast and Furious
Jem talks about the Fast and Furious franchise, the history of cars, and why he once heckled a film in a cinema! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Speech
Jem looks at the importance of speeches in pop-culture and history, and why how things are said can be more important than what is said. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Let's Get Physical
Jem looks into the song Let's Get Physical, Olivia Newton John, and exercise! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Narcos
Jem takes a look into the series Narcos, and at the history of drugs. Please note that although Jem keeps this historical, historical drug use is mentioned in this episode. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Enigma
Jem looks at three movies surrounding the Enigma code, and the history of the code itself. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Million Ways To Die In The West
Jem looks into the film A Million Ways To Die In The West, which means of course he is talking about nostalgia and moustaches! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Warhammer Tactics
Jem looks at how some of the tactics and technology of Warhammer reflect the same developments in military history. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Fandom
Jem looks into the history of Fans and Fandom! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The A-Team
Jem has done episodes about songs, he has done episodes about nursery rhymes, but this week he surpasses himself by doing an episode based on one line in the introduction to the A-Team! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
100(ish) Years of Warner Bros
Jem looks over the last 100 years of Warner Bros! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ip Man
Jem takes a look into some martial art history with Ip Man Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Star Trek
There are few subjects bigger to tackle in Pop-Culture than Star Trek! Give Jem your episode suggestions at @JemDuducu on Twitter! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....