Jun 20, 2019
Early in the Sengoku period in 1523, Mori Motonari became the
unexpected head of a scrappy little warrior house in Aki province,
caught between two powerful warring clans.
Motonari would eventually parlay his small holdings into one of the
most powerful Samurai families in all of Western Japan. This
is the story of his...
Apr 29, 2019
This episode we continue our discussion of the Edo-period concept of "Sankin Kotai" - Daimyo alternate attendance. The system of Sankin Kotai developed by the Tokugawa Shogunate required that Daimyo reside in the Tokugawa castle at Edo for periods of time, alternating with residence at the daimyo's own castle. It's a...
Mar 31, 2019
This episode we introduce the Edo-period concept of "Sankin Kotai" - Daimyo alternate attendance. The system of Sankin Kotai developed by the Tokugawa Shogunate required that Daimyo reside in the Tokugawa castle at Edo for periods of time, alternating with residence at the daimyo's own castle. It's a key component to...
Feb 25, 2019
Have you ever wondered where our human propensity for violence and history of warfare comes from? Why there is such an established history of violence among humans, and why are we so good at killing and conducting war?
In this episode, we look at the evolutionary psychology that drives our violent behaviors through...
Dec 31, 2018
This episode guest host Jaredd Wilson, the host of the "Martial Thoughts Podcast" introduces you to the Weird Weapons of the Samurai.
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