Condensed Histories
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58 - Jack Johnson - Fast 5 with Jem
Jem is always a supporter of the historical underdog - those historical figures who have unfairly...
57 - Do Historical Eras do more harm than good?
We divide history into different eras. Does this help and allow a useful shorthand, or on the con...
56 - Fast 5 with Greg - The Wipers Times
Bogged down with computer problems, Greg thought getting this week's episode out was tough - unti...
55 - All about Historygems!
A special episode this week to celebrate the release of Jem's new book, 'Forgotten Histories', in...
54 - Fast 5 with Jem - Crusades!
It's time for another fast five minutes of history, and this time it is Jem's turn and he is talk...
53 - Historical Anniversaries
Jem has noticed a lot of interest in certain subjects related to their anniversaries, from Waterl...
52 - Fast 5 with Greg - Richard III
Greg recently paid a visit to Sudeley Castle where he saw the new exhibition showing a replica of...
51 - Getting Groovy with the Groovy Historian!
Our first special guest episode - with none other than the Groovy Historian! The three of us t...
50 - Talking about Zero!
For the fiftieth episode put out of the podcast, Jem has nothing to talk about. For five whole mi...
49 - When Does History End?
Jem has a new book coming out soon about the U.S. Presidents. But while researching it he began t...