Jem takes us back to the 80s for He Man, and up to date for the 2026 film, Masters of the Universe!

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Jem finally puts together an episode about the comedy genius that is Blackadder!

Blackadder

Jem manages to go from the history of the Spice Girls to the voyages of Magellan!

The Spice Girls!

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

Black Swan and Ballet

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

A History of Music

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

Slavery

Jem rounds out his organised crime trilogy with The Triads.

The Triads

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 legend: the brutal, decades-long war between England and France, how a 16-year-old hearing voices managed to turn the tide of a 75-year losing streak, and why her brief, three-year story has fueled 500 years of movies, operas, pop songs, and pop culture obsession. From Warhammer to Bill &amp; Ted, Joan's fingerprints are everywhere — and this episode asks why.

Joan of Arc

Jem looks into the pop culture surrounding one of the most infamous serial killer cases in the world.

Jack The Ripper

The History Hidden Inside Popular Culture!

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,&nbsp;&nbsp;Assassin’s Creed, Jojo Rabbit,&nbsp;&nbsp;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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