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Condensed Histories

Condensed Histories

Written by: Jem Duducu
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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, appealing to history lover and enthusiasts of movies, games and music alike!


From shows on Netflix, Prime or Disney Plus, to the lastest blockbuster films, and even video games, songs, board games and food, Jem shows us how much history is lurking in our everyday entertainment.


Wandavision, The Dig, Warhammer, Queen’s Gambit, Assassin’s Creed, Jojo Rabbit, Cobra Kai, The Lord of the Rings and Monopoly are among the subjects in which which Jem has so far discovered a surprising amount of history!

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Episodes
  • Black Swan and Ballet

    Black Swan and Ballet
    May 14 2026

    Jem delves into the art of Ballet and the film Black Swan.

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    45 mins
  • A History of Music

    A History of Music
    May 7 2026

    Jem talks about the history of music, and makes a big announcement!

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    45 mins
  • Slavery

    Slavery
    Apr 30 2026

    Jem takes a look into a range of aspects surrounding the history of Slavery.

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    42 mins
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