This week, we cover exciting topics like meteorology and internal Mongol family politics! But wait, there’s also a bit of…
This week I promise we’ll actually get to the 1274 invasion. But first, how were the samurai who defended Japan…
This week: why did Kublai go to Japan? A quick overview of the tensions that led to the first invasion,…
This week, we conclude our series on the rise of the samurai with murder, intrigue, political reform, and gratuitous Game…
The Genpei War comes to a close in this action packed episode! Kyoto will fall! The Taira will burn!…
This week, we let slip the dogs of war as Japan plunges into a new phase of conflict. Though…
We’re live, folks! Sorry for the delay. It’s time for the career of Taira no Kiyomori, the man whose talent…
This week: the Taira family continue their rise to prominence, the Minamoto get stuck spinning their wheels for a…
This week, Minamoto no Yoshiie establishes the power of the Seiwa Minamoto family, upsetting a careful balance of power. Also,…
This week, we’ll be tackling an oft-requested topic; women warriors in the samurai class. Contrary to what you might think,…