Episode 10: Blowhards, the Kamikaze Story
Did the Mongols get beaten by typhoons sent by the gods?
3 Feb 201134min
Episode 9: The Kamakura Dominance
2 Feb 201119min
Episode 7: Rule by the Sword
Taira Kiyomori spared the lives of Yoritomo and Yoshitsune - two young children at the time - in order, allegedly, to sleep with their mother. Ewwwww. But this is a cracking tale of revenge, bravery and betrayal.
1 Jan 201121min
Episode 6 The Rise of the Warrior Class
In this episode we discuss the near-irrevocable usurpation of power by the warrior class; the samurai. For anyone thinking about going to Kyoto and Nara, lots of the places and names in this episode will make your trip a little more enjoyable!
1 Nov 201022min
Episode 5: The Heian Era
The Heian Era is sometimes seen as Japan's classical era. Great works of art, religious thought and crafty politicians make this era fascinating!
6 Okt 201018min
Episode 4: Kyoto, Spooky Princes and Oppressed Peasants
Emperor Kammu builds Kyoto, gets pressured by a dead guy and the peasants do what they do best, get oppressed. Here is the script
15 Aug 201027min
Episode 3: Power, Violence, Sex and Nara
In this episode I discuss the construction of the huge temple complex in Nara, Todaiji, the domination of Buddhism and vengeance of Empress Shotoku. Here is the script
26 Juli 201025min
