180. England & Englishness

180. England & Englishness

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661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)

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 finally become the masters of Japan? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the climactic conc ...  Show more

660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

Who was Yoshitsune, one of the greatest generals in all Japanese history? What part did he play in the ferocious Samurai civil war between the Minamoto clan and the Taira? And, who would win the most decisive victory in all of Samurai history? Join Tom and Dominic as they delve d ...  Show more

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