Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast
by The Samurai Archives Japanese History Page
Follow your hosts on a trek into Japanese history, from ancient Japan to the end of the Samurai and all points in between - culture, warfare, literature, and interviews.
The Official Podcast of the Samurai Archives Japanese History page.
Episodes (146)
Found in 95 episodes
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EP26 A Chat With the Hosts of the Samurai Archives Podcast
EP26 A Chat With the Hosts of the Samurai Archives Podcast
Published: 13 Nov 2011 Duration: 01:01:46This episode of the Samurai Archives Japan History Podcast, your hosts Nate, Chris, Travis, and Joseph talk about who they are and why they got interested in Japanese history. The hosts also comment on their interests and favorite books and... Read more →This episode of the Samurai Archives Japan History Podcast, your hosts Nate, Chris, Travis, and Joseph talk about who they are and why they got interested in Japanese history. The hosts also comment on their interests and favorite books and... Read more →
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EP17 Intro to Japanese History P8 - The Kamakura Period
EP17 Intro to Japanese History P8 - The Kamakura Period
Published: 6 Sep 2011 Duration: 44:58In part 8 of our Introduction to Japanese History podcast, we examine the early Kamakura period. Once Minamoto Yoritomo became Shogun, he began using the authority given to him by the emperor to solidify his power. Over the course of the ne... Read more →In part 8 of our Introduction to Japanese History podcast, we examine the early Kamakura period. Once Minamoto Yoritomo became Shogun, he began using the authority given to him by the emperor to solidify his power. Over the course of the ne... Read more →
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EP19 Intro to Japanese History P10 - The Early Muromachi Period
EP19 Intro to Japanese History P10 - The Early Muromachi Period
Published: 19 Sep 2011 Duration: 57:32For the 10th episode in our Intro to Japanese History podcast series, we examine the events that lead to the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate. Emperor Go-Daigo, deciding he wants a return to imperial rule without a Shogunate, enlists various ... Read more →For the 10th episode in our Intro to Japanese History podcast series, we examine the events that lead to the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate. Emperor Go-Daigo, deciding he wants a return to imperial rule without a Shogunate, enlists various ... Read more →
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EP25 Military History Lesson: Strategy Vs Tactics, A Sengoku Example
EP25 Military History Lesson: Strategy Vs Tactics, A Sengoku Example
Published: 6 Nov 2011 Duration: 40:16This episode of the Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast, we tackle a recurring question that comes up time and again: the misunderstanding of "strategy" vs. "tactics" as used in military history. Most people seem to think the words ... Read more →This episode of the Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast, we tackle a recurring question that comes up time and again: the misunderstanding of "strategy" vs. "tactics" as used in military history. Most people seem to think the words ... Read more →
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EP12 Intro to Japanese History P3 - Asuka-Nara Part 1
EP12 Intro to Japanese History P3 - Asuka-Nara Part 1
Published: 4 Aug 2011 Duration: 36:04Continuing our Introduction to Japanese History podcast series, we will examine the Asuka-Nara period over two episodes. The Asuka-Nara period (538AD-794AD) is known for it's classic art and architecture, the introduction of Buddhism, and t... Read more →Continuing our Introduction to Japanese History podcast series, we will examine the Asuka-Nara period over two episodes. The Asuka-Nara period (538AD-794AD) is known for it's classic art and architecture, the introduction of Buddhism, and t... Read more →
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EP84 WTF Do We Know About History? - BONUS EPISODE 4
EP84 WTF Do We Know About History? - BONUS EPISODE 4
Published: 19 Mar 2014 Duration: 50:46Probably more appropriately titled "What do Chris and Forest philosophize about what can really be known about history", here is our 4th bonus episode of what was originally meant to be a stand-alone podcast on the Samurai Archives podcast ... Read more →Probably more appropriately titled "What do Chris and Forest philosophize about what can really be known about history", here is our 4th bonus episode of what was originally meant to be a stand-alone podcast on the Samurai Archives podcast ... Read more →
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EP89 An Interview with A Short History of Japan's Cameron Foster P1
EP89 An Interview with A Short History of Japan's Cameron Foster P1
Published: 29 Jun 2014 Duration: 41:46In this episode, we talk to the creator of the "A Short History of Japan" podcast, Cameron Foster. We talk about his podcast, travelling in Japan, interesting aspects of japanese history, and about not seeing the recent movie "47 Ronin". P... Read more →In this episode, we talk to the creator of the "A Short History of Japan" podcast, Cameron Foster. We talk about his podcast, travelling in Japan, interesting aspects of japanese history, and about not seeing the recent movie "47 Ronin". P... Read more →
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EP90 An Interview with A Short History of Japan's Cameron Foster P2
EP90 An Interview with A Short History of Japan's Cameron Foster P2
Published: 20 Jul 2014 Duration: 34:01In this episode, we continue our conversation with Cameron Foster, the creator of "A Short History of Japan", and discuss some of the nuts and bolts of podcasting, and the direction Cameron intends to go with his podcast, including his prop... Read more →In this episode, we continue our conversation with Cameron Foster, the creator of "A Short History of Japan", and discuss some of the nuts and bolts of podcasting, and the direction Cameron intends to go with his podcast, including his prop... Read more →
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EP119 Military History and Japanese Studies P2
EP119 Military History and Japanese Studies P2
Published: 10 Nov 2015 Duration: 23:01In this episode, Nate talks about the intersection of Military history and Japanese studies in the USA and the West. He also gives a rundown of the history of Military History, as well as what it is and how it has changed over the decades.... Read more →In this episode, Nate talks about the intersection of Military history and Japanese studies in the USA and the West. He also gives a rundown of the history of Military History, as well as what it is and how it has changed over the decades.... Read more →
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EP118 Military History and Japanese Studies P1
EP118 Military History and Japanese Studies P1
Published: 17 Oct 2015 Duration: 38:39In this episode, Nate talks about the intersection of Military history and Japanese studies in the USA and the West. He also gives a rundown of the history of Military History, as well as what it is and how it has changed over the decades.... Read more →In this episode, Nate talks about the intersection of Military history and Japanese studies in the USA and the West. He also gives a rundown of the history of Military History, as well as what it is and how it has changed over the decades.... Read more →
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EP13 Intro to Japanese History P4 - Asuka-Nara Part 2
EP13 Intro to Japanese History P4 - Asuka-Nara Part 2
Published: 7 Aug 2011 Duration: 36:25Continuing our Introduction to Japanese History series is part 2 of our Asuka-Nara podcast. The Asuka-Nara period (538AD-794AD) is known for it's classic art and architecture, the introduction of Buddhism, and the Taika reforms and Ritsuryo... Read more →Continuing our Introduction to Japanese History series is part 2 of our Asuka-Nara podcast. The Asuka-Nara period (538AD-794AD) is known for it's classic art and architecture, the introduction of Buddhism, and the Taika reforms and Ritsuryo... Read more →
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EP16 Intro to Japanese History P7 - The Minamoto and Taira
EP16 Intro to Japanese History P7 - The Minamoto and Taira
Published: 29 Aug 2011 Duration: 51:25An important development in the history of Japan and the Heian period, was the rise of the warrior class, which would eventually bring about a true feudal system run by warriors. As more and more military responsibility was delegated to pro... Read more →An important development in the history of Japan and the Heian period, was the rise of the warrior class, which would eventually bring about a true feudal system run by warriors. As more and more military responsibility was delegated to pro... Read more →
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EP20 Intro to Japanese History P11 - Prelude to the Sengoku
EP20 Intro to Japanese History P11 - Prelude to the Sengoku
Published: 2 Oct 2011 Duration: 51:16In this episode of our Introduction to Japanese History series, we look at the 15th century and the build up to the Onin war, and what would ultimately lead to the age of the country at war - the Sengoku period. Mentioned in this podcast: D... Read more →In this episode of our Introduction to Japanese History series, we look at the 15th century and the build up to the Onin war, and what would ultimately lead to the age of the country at war - the Sengoku period. Mentioned in this podcast: D... Read more →
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EP10 Intro to Japanese History P1 - Prehistory
EP10 Intro to Japanese History P1 - Prehistory
Published: 18 Jul 2011 Duration: 42:14For part one of our Introduction to Japanese History series, we’ll be starting at the beginning of the earliest history of the Japanese archipelago and the changes that took place in culture and technology from the Paleolithic period to the... Read more →For part one of our Introduction to Japanese History series, we’ll be starting at the beginning of the earliest history of the Japanese archipelago and the changes that took place in culture and technology from the Paleolithic period to the... Read more →
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EP14 Intro to Japanese History P5 - The Heian Period
EP14 Intro to Japanese History P5 - The Heian Period
Published: 16 Aug 2011 Duration: 58:00Part five of our Introduction to Japanese History series covers the Heian period. The Heian period (794AD-1185AD) is named after Heian-kyo (present day Kyoto). The Heian period is known for it's art, literature, and poetry, as well as the s... Read more →Part five of our Introduction to Japanese History series covers the Heian period. The Heian period (794AD-1185AD) is named after Heian-kyo (present day Kyoto). The Heian period is known for it's art, literature, and poetry, as well as the s... Read more →
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EP24 Intro to Japanese History P15 - Tokugawa & Toyotomi Unification
EP24 Intro to Japanese History P15 - Tokugawa & Toyotomi Unification
Published: 30 Oct 2011 Duration: 01:06:33For our final Introduction to Japanese History series podcast, we cover the last part of the Sengoku period. We start with the assassination of Oda Nobunaga by Akechi Mitsuhide in Kyoto while all of his other generals are scattered about th... Read more →For our final Introduction to Japanese History series podcast, we cover the last part of the Sengoku period. We start with the assassination of Oda Nobunaga by Akechi Mitsuhide in Kyoto while all of his other generals are scattered about th... Read more →
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EP18 Intro to Japanese History P9 - The Mongol Invasions in Brief
EP18 Intro to Japanese History P9 - The Mongol Invasions in Brief
Published: 12 Sep 2011 Duration: 25:03Part nine of our Introduction to Japanese History series gives a brief overview of the two attempted Mongol Invasions of Japan during the 13th century, and the effect it had on the country in general, and the Hojo regents and Bakufu specifi... Read more →Part nine of our Introduction to Japanese History series gives a brief overview of the two attempted Mongol Invasions of Japan during the 13th century, and the effect it had on the country in general, and the Hojo regents and Bakufu specifi... Read more →
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EP21 Intro to Japanese History P12 - The Early Sengoku Period
EP21 Intro to Japanese History P12 - The Early Sengoku Period
Published: 9 Oct 2011 Duration: 01:15:01After the Onin war in the mid-late 15th century, the centralized power of the Ashikaga Shogunate collapsed, leaving the field open to anyone ambitious and powerful enough to make a grab for power. During the first half of the Sengoku period... Read more →After the Onin war in the mid-late 15th century, the centralized power of the Ashikaga Shogunate collapsed, leaving the field open to anyone ambitious and powerful enough to make a grab for power. During the first half of the Sengoku period... Read more →
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EP22 Intro to Japanese History P13 - Sengoku Daimyo Who’s Who
EP22 Intro to Japanese History P13 - Sengoku Daimyo Who’s Who
Published: 16 Oct 2011 Duration: 45:30For the 13th episode of our Introduction to Japanese History series, we present a "Who's Who" of Daimyo of the later Sengoku period. We cover the big names of the Sengoku, the Daimyo that anyone who has an interest in the Samurai would hav... Read more →For the 13th episode of our Introduction to Japanese History series, we present a "Who's Who" of Daimyo of the later Sengoku period. We cover the big names of the Sengoku, the Daimyo that anyone who has an interest in the Samurai would hav... Read more →
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EP133 Teaching Japanese History
EP133 Teaching Japanese History
Published: 30 Jul 2017 Duration: 01:00:44This episode we talk to Mike Baker, who developed and taught a Japanese history class at the university level at Worcester State University. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Us... Read more →This episode we talk to Mike Baker, who developed and taught a Japanese history class at the university level at Worcester State University. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Us... Read more →
