Today, we’re discussing the evolution of a unique form of modern Japanese art: shin hanga, or new woodblocks, which attempted…
Was a poor Jewish kid from Massachusetts the real inspiration for Professor Moriarty? Meet Adam Worth, the gentleman thief so…
Want to take your gang war to the next level? Try buying a rocket launcher! In this wild episode, we…
One man’s quest for vengeance against Wells Fargo turned into a massive crime spree—with occasional poetry breaks. Returning guest Amanda Jean joins us to fall in love with Black Bart, the gentleman robber who bluffed his way through a criminal career with no horse, no accomplices, and no bullets.
This week, we’re joined by Nikki Brueggeman for a discussion of two horrific hate crimes in early 20th century America.…
This week, we’re headed south to take a look at Nikkei communities in Brazil and Peru. Listen to the episode…
This week, we take a closer look at early communities of Nikkeijin — people of Japanese descent — in the…
This week, we begin a new series on the history of the Japanese diaspora! Listen to the episode here. Sources…
This week we tackle the question of Japanese fascism by looking at one of Japan’s foremost fascists, the authoritarian scholar…
This week: one of Japan’s most famous Buddhist masters, Kukai, takes center stage! Listen to the episode here. Sources Winfield,…