661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)
April 16, 2026
Description
Who was the greatest female Samurai warrior of all time? What would unfold in the next phase of the terrible civil war between the Minamoto and the Taira dynasties? And, how did the Samurai...
Books Referenced
The Tale of the Heike
Author: Unknown
Context:
The hosts extensively quote and discuss this medieval Japanese epic as a primary source throughout the episode, describing it as one of the most celebrated accounts of samurai history, covering the battles and deaths of Lord Kiso, Tomoe Gozen, and the climactic naval battle at Dananura.