This week, it all starts to come crumbling down. Japan is plagued by scandals that destroy public confidence at the…
The Plaza Accord was supposed to fix the US-Japan relationship. How did that work out? Sources A partial translation of The…
Was Robin Hood a real guy? Almost certainly not! But his ever-changing story is a fascinating reflection of the time periods he passed through. Let Demetria and Isaac take you on a journey through time, from the far past… to the distant future.
This week, we’re going to talk about life in the bubble era by looking at three snapshots of that experience:…
This week, we turn our attention to the 1980s. Japan and the United States find their relationship wracked by increasing…
This week: what do painted clothing, fake coins, and dildoes have in common? All of them factor into the career of one of England’s most fascinating conmen, the forger William Chaloner!
This week, we’re going to talk about the impact that the gun had on Sengoku Era Japan, and the ways…
This week, we discuss the history of one of the most important technologies in Japan: the gun. How did it…
Amanda Jean of the Red Pen Podcast joins Demetria for the story of France’s most notorious criminal turned cop. If you enjoy fiction about crime today, you’re probably reading something inspired by Vidocq’s legacy.
This week, we’re taking a look at a specific oni tale, and probably the most famous one; the story of…