Condensed Histories

Condensed Histories


Latest Episodes

Last of the Mohicans
November 10, 2020

This week Jem looks into the history in and around 'The Last of the Mohicans'!Keep in touch with Jem on twitter at @JemDuducu and on Facebook at History Gems. You can also contact Greg, the man behind the scenes, at @gregandfelicity.If you enjoy what Jem

Money, Money, Money!
November 03, 2020

Jem looks at the history hidden in and behind the song Money, Money, Money by ABBA!Keep in touch with Jem on twitter at @JemDuducu and on Facebook at History Gems. You can also contact Greg, the man behind the scenes, at @gregandfelicity.If you enjoy what

A Spooky Halloween Episode!
October 27, 2020

Jem takes the Halloween series of films as a jumping of point to talk about the history of... Halloween!Keep in touch with Jem on twitter at @JemDuducu and on Facebook at History Gems. You can also contact Greg, the man behind the scenes, at @gregandfelic

Condensed Histories and Cobra Kai!
October 20, 2020

Jem takes a look into the history around and behind the new series Cobra Kai, based on the Karate Kid series of films.Keep in touch with Jem on twitter at @JemDuducu and on Facebook at History Gems. You can also contact Greg, the man behind the scenes, at

Rocky!
October 13, 2020

Jem looks at the history hidden in and around the Rocky franchise... and tells you which of the Rocky movies to avoid!Keep in touch with Jem on twitter at @JemDuducu and on Facebook at History Gems. You can also contact Greg, the man behind the scenes, at

The Good Place!
October 06, 2020

The Good Place is a Netflix comedy about the afterlife... but is it about a lot more than that? Jem once again digs down into the historical ideas behind an element of popular culture!Keep in touch with Jem on twitter at @JemDuducu and on Facebook at Hist

Monopoly!
September 29, 2020

This week Jem takes a subject which may bring joy to your heart, or, if you are anything like me, brings a sense of impending doom - as when I hear the word I foresee a lovely Christmas afternoon descending into squabbling and animosity - Monopoly!What se

The Lord of the Rings
September 22, 2020

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

Condensed Histories Returns!
September 15, 2020

Condensed Histories returns - and we have big news on the future of the podcast!The great news is that the podcast is returning to its weekly format - and the even better news is that we have new ways and a new focus to help us grow the podcast even bigge

Is Churchill overrated?
May 29, 2020

Greg and Jem discuss whether Churchill is overrated! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.