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The Korean War
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Jem looks at the Korean War, and why it is often overlooked in popular culture.
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Star Trek - With Special Guest Erlend Hedegart from 'Well That Aged Well'
33:42|Jem is joined by Erlend Hedegart, host of the 'Well That Aged Well' podcast, and Condensed Histories' producer Greg, to talk about Star Trek!The Devil's Horsemen: A Thousand Years of Conquest by Eurasian Steppe Horse Archers
48:28|This week is all about Jem's new book, 'The Devil's Horsemen: A Thousand Years of Conquest by Eurasian Steppe Horse Archers'.The Olmecs - Animation, Archaeology, and Ancient Alien Absurdity
39:00|Jem looks into the Olmec Empire!The Brilliance of Board Games!
40:50|On this week's episode Jem is talking about board games, and just how far back in time they go!Dinosaurs with Megabeast Games!
48:31|In this exciting episode of Condensed History, host Jem Duducu interviews Steve Foot from MegaBeast Games and Claire Marr, a DPhil student from Oxford University, about their new dinosaur board game called 'MegaBeast' launching on Kickstarter. The conversation highlights the game's scientific foundations, the collaboration between game design and paleontology, and interesting debates on dinosaur behavior and evidence. They also delve into the game's mechanics and inspirations, and answer fascinating questions about dinosaurs' behaviors, feathers, and evolutionary traits. Perfect for board game enthusiasts and dinosaur aficionados alike!00:00 Introduction to Condensed History's Podcast01:10 Meet Steve and Claire: The Minds Behind MegaBeasts03:10 The Science Behind the Game06:13 Creating Realistic Dinosaur Behaviors20:47 The Role of Feathers in Dinosaur Evolution27:34 The Evolution of Flight in Dinosaurs28:50 Game Mechanics and Dinosaur Encounters32:11 Scientific Accuracy and Time Periods in the Game33:54 Hypothetical Dinosaur Battle39:17 Fossil Discoveries and Behavioral Insights45:02 Kickstarter Campaign and Final Thoughts