This week, we cover the sengoku era history of the Shimazu clan, and their meteoric ascent from minor lords to…
This week, we start a short series on the history of one of the most influential fiefdoms in Japanese history…
This week: what did it all mean? Listen to the episode here. Sources Conlan, Thomas. In Little Need of Divine Intervention.…
The 1281 invasion is at the gates (or the seawall, I suppose). How will round 2 play out? Listen to…
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…