Condensed Histories

The History Hidden Inside Popular Culture!

Author: Jem Duducu

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, Queens Gambit,  Assassins 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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The History and Impact of Civilization: Exploring Sid Meier's Franchise
Wednesday, 19 February, 2025

In this episode of Condensed Histories, Jem delves into the history and cultural impact of the beloved video game series Sid Meier's Civilization. He discusses the evolution of the game from its inception in 1991 to the latest installment, Civilization VI, and the anticipated Civilization VII. He explores gameplay mechanics, strategies, and the educational value of the series, highlighting how it brings world history to life by allowing players to lead various civilizations from antiquity to modern times. The episode also covers real historical interactions between differing civilizations, with in-depth analyses of Japan's Meiji Restoration and Hernán Cortés' conquest of the Aztec Empire.00:00 Introduction to Condensed Histories01:03 Greg the Editor's Excitement01:55 The Evolution of Civilization Games03:24 Gameplay Mechanics and Strategies07:12 Cultural and Technological Impact20:42 Historical Examples of Civilization Clashes21:27 The Opening of Japan26:51 Cortés and the Fall of the Aztec Empire36:44 Reflections on Civilization's Educational Value39:39 Civilization VII and Final Thoughts43:10 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.