658. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shadow of the Sword (Part 1)
The podcast explores the origins, evolution, and mythologization of the samurai, Japan’s legendary warrior caste. It examines how a class that began as provincial, low-status retainers in the 10th century rose to dominate Japanese politics and culture, ultimately shaping national ident
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