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Back to SearchEpisode 6 - A New Order
This week we will cover the structure of the Kamakura bakufu, the Hojo triumph over the Mongols, the fall of the Hojo, and their replacement by the Ashikaga family. We'll also cover some cultural dev…
Published on 12 years, 4 months ago
Episode 5 - Dream on a Spring Night
This week, we will be covering the fall of the Heian system, the massive Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira families, and the rise of the first shogunal government (called a bakufu) under the …
Published on 12 years, 4 months ago
Episode 4 - The Golden Age of Heian
This week's episode will discuss the Heian Period (794-1185), one of the golden ages of Japanese history. We'll talk about the politics and culture of the period, covering the structure of government…
Published on 12 years, 4 months ago
Episode 3 - The First Capitol
Today we will be discussing the Asuka and Nara periods, and the formation of a centralized, Chinese-style government based in a permanent capitol city.
There's intrigue, backstabbing, and stories ab…
Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
Episode 2 - A Kingdom Called Wa
In this second episode, we discuss the earliest periods of Japanese history (the Jomon, Yayoi and Tumulus/Kofun periods), covering the years from prehistory to 538 AD. It's a long haul to cover!
Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
Episode 1 - Introduction
Welcome to our introductory episode! Today we will be covering the basic ideas behind this podcast, including:
Who I am What I'm planning to do here Why you should care about history Why Japanese …Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
WELCOME - LISTEN TO THIS FIRST!
If you're just starting the show: I recommend starting with episodes 501-540. Listen to this to find out why. And welcome to the podcast!
Published on 15 years, 8 months ago