Apocalypse Now and The Heart of Darkness
Jem looks at the link between Apocalypse Now, and the book The Heart of Darkness Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-hist...
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Condensed Histories
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 sur...
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Listen to Condensed Histories, a Society & Culture podcast by Greg Chapman. Stream 381 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
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20 of 381 episodesSpider-Noir
Jem looks into the world of Spider-Noir and the history of Film Noir. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hos...
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Jem takes us back to the 80s for He Man, and up to date for the 2026 film, Masters of the Universe! Support this show http://supporter.acast...
Blackadder
Jem finally puts together an episode about the comedy genius that is Blackadder! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-hist...
The Spice Girls!
Jem manages to go from the history of the Spice Girls to the voyages of Magellan! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-his...
Black Swan and Ballet
Jem delves into the art of Ballet and the film Black Swan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acas...
A History of Music
Jem talks about the history of music, and makes a big announcement! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hoste...
Slavery
Jem takes a look into a range of aspects surrounding the history of Slavery. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-historie...
The Triads
Jem rounds out his organised crime trilogy with The Triads. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Aca...
Joan of Arc
A deep dive into Joan of Arc — the teenage girl who became one of history's most enduring icons. Jem unpacks the real story behind the legen...
Jack The Ripper
Jem looks into the pop culture surrounding one of the most infamous serial killer cases in the world. Support this show http://supporter.aca...
The American Presidents
Jem's book The American Presidents In 100 Facts is now out as an audiobook read by producer Greg, so Jem gets to talk about it! Support this...
Vienna
Jem talks about Vienna... the city and the song! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Is this World War Three?
Jem looks at what we can learn from the past about the current global situation, and whether we are at the start of a third world war. Suppo...
Alternative Medicine
Jem looks into the world of alternative medicine! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Artificial Intelligence
Jem, or possible the AI that has replaced him, talks about the world of Artificial Intelligence! Support this show http://supporter.acast.co...
Ukraine - 4 Years On
Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has become longer than World War II lasted for Russia itself—yet the invadi...
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Jem talks about the Game of Thrones spinoff, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' - and spoiler alert, he's not totally happy with it! Support t...
Napoleon 1927
Jem actually makes a good case why we should all try watching the 1927 silent movie Napoleon! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/c...
Bias
Jem talks about one of editor Greg's favourite subjects, the best subject in the world, Bias! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/c...