Condensed Histories

Condensed Histories


Latest Episodes

78 - Local History versus World History
September 06, 2016

Time for another argument on the podcast, and this week we look at the scale of history. Greg cha...

77 - Fast 5 with Jem - Reenactments
September 02, 2016

This week Jem looks at the historical merits of re-enactments. Are they more entertainment than h...

76 - Historical Holidays
August 30, 2016

It is nearing the end of the school summer holidays, and Greg's busiest season of shows, and so h...

75 - Fast 5 with Greg - Sudeley Castle
August 26, 2016

Still continuing on his summer tour - despite car problems, and thanks to help from the AA - Greg...

74 - Does the Royal Navy live up to the hype?
August 23, 2016

After a couple of episodes paying each other excessive compliments, Greg and Jem get the podcast ...

73 - Fast 5 with Jem - Museums
August 19, 2016

It's Jem's turn for a fast 5 episode this week, and he is talking about museums. Jem starts off w...

72 - Nationalism... What is it really?
August 16, 2016

In the wake of the 'Brexit' debate (yes, we will stop using that as an easy excuse for episode to...

71 - Fast 5 With Greg - Misattributed Quotes
August 12, 2016

Inspired by finding a quote misattributed to Winston Churchill, Greg looks into the pitfalls of r...

70 - Quack Medicine with special guest Jo Clyne!
August 09, 2016

For our 70th episode we are glad to welcome historian and magician (among a whole host of other t...

69 - Fast 5 with Jem - Suleyman's Titles
August 05, 2016

Today Jem explores what has got to be the coolest job title in history. Not only would it take up...