This week, we’re talking about the role of rail in imperial Japan, with a particular focus on the infamous South…
This week, we take on the scintillating story of the Manchurian princess Kawashima Yoshiko, who grew up in Japan before…
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…
In the last major land battle of the Russo-Japanese War, two great powers enter and…two great powers leave? Wait, I’m…
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, we’re going to cover the incompatible goals that led Japan and Russia towards war. Why did each side…
This week, we’re turning our attention to the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05. In our first episode, we’ll introduce our stage…