This week, we explore the history of one of Japan’s most popular art forms: kabuki theater. Major themes include prostitution,…
Today, we’ll wrap up our look at the Russo-Japanese War with some thoughts on its long term consequences. How much…
Apologies for the technical delay! Today, we’ll watch Russia descend into chaos, and take a look at the peace negotiations…
It’s time for the Imperial Japanese Navy to bail out the Imperial Japanese Army. But first, let’s enjoy the Russian…
In the last major land battle of the Russo-Japanese War, two great powers enter and…two great powers leave? Wait, I’m…
The Russians retreat, the Japanese advance, the losses pile up. Things are starting to get a bit worrisome for the…
This week: the Port Arthur campaign, from start to finish. Wasn’t this supposed to be a cakewalk? Listen to the…
The war rages on as the Japanese land in Port Arthur and press the attack, and Oyama Iwao advances north.…
Today, we’re starting a war! The battle for Manchuria begins as Japan and Russia confront each other on land and…
This week — negotiations between the two sides begin in St. Petersburg, but neither Japan nor Russia is really committed…