Unveiling the Real History Behind Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Join Jem in this episode of Condensed History as he delves into the historical layers underpinning the video game 'Kingdom Come Deliverance 2'.

Jem explores the game's unique approach to medieval role-playing, contrasting it with other popular RPGs like Skyrim and The Witcher, and examines how Kingdom Come Deliverance sets itself apart with its commitment to historical accuracy and realism.

From discussing the ethos of video games to recounting fascinating historical tales from the medieval kingdom of Bohemia, this episode is packed with insights on both gaming and history. Plus, Jem shares his personal gaming experiences, including battles with difficult DLCs and thoughts on game mechanics. Tune in for an enlightening journey through the annals of history and gaming.

00:00 Introduction to Condensed History Podcast

01:23 Kingdom Come Deliverance: A Unique Video Game

02:17 Elden Ring and the Challenge of From Software Games

04:34 Game Mechanics and Player Experience

08:19 Historical Context of Kingdom Come Deliverance

22:24 Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire

30:26 The Hundred Years War and Bohemia's Role

37:52 The Legacy of Bohemia and Modern Reflections

40:44 Conclusion and Call to Action

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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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