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In the first of our new format episodes, Jem takes a look at history through the lens of 'The Lord of the Rings', taking a look at some of the history of the writing and inspiration behind the book, and even how Nordic Runes took on a whole new meaning in the world of Middle Earth.

Let us know what you think of the episode - and the new format - on Twitter at @JemDuducu for Jem, and @GregandFelicity for Greg.

You can help support the show by buying a copy of one of Jem's books. This week I (Greg) and going to recommend you have a read of Silent Crossroads, which you can buy at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Crossroads-Jem-Duducu-ebook/dp/B0753JDYHZ.

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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, appealin

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The Lord of the Rings

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