Condensed Histories

Condensed Histories


Latest Episodes

58 - Jack Johnson - Fast 5 with Jem
June 24, 2016

Jem is always a supporter of the historical underdog - those historical figures who have unfairly...

57 - Do Historical Eras do more harm than good?
June 20, 2016

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
June 17, 2016

Bogged down with computer problems, Greg thought getting this week's episode out was tough - unti...

55 - All about Historygems!
June 14, 2016

A special episode this week to celebrate the release of Jem's new book, 'Forgotten Histories', in...

54 - Fast 5 with Jem - Crusades!
June 10, 2016

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
June 07, 2016

Jem has noticed a lot of interest in certain subjects related to their anniversaries, from Waterl...

52 - Fast 5 with Greg - Richard III
June 03, 2016

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!
May 31, 2016

Our first special guest episode - with none other than the Groovy Historian! The three of us t...

50 - Talking about Zero!
May 27, 2016

For the fiftieth episode put out of the podcast, Jem has nothing to talk about. For five whole mi...

49 - When Does History End?
May 23, 2016

Jem has a new book coming out soon about the U.S. Presidents. But while researching it he began t...