Episode 4 - The Golden Age of Heian
This week's episode will discuss the Heian Period (794-1185), one of the golden ages of Japanese history. We'll talk about the politics and culture of the period, covering the structure of government,...
20 Huhti 201317min
Episode 3 - The First Capitol
Today we will be discussing the Asuka and Nara periods, and the formation of a centralized, Chinese-style government based in a permanent capitol city. There's intrigue, backstabbing, and stories abo...
13 Huhti 201317min
Episode 2 - A Kingdom Called Wa
In this second episode, we discuss the earliest periods of Japanese history (the Jomon, Yayoi and Tumulus/Kofun periods), covering the years from prehistory to 538 AD. It's a long haul to cover!
6 Huhti 201312min
Episode 1 - Introduction
Welcome to our introductory episode! Today we will be covering the basic ideas behind this podcast, including: Who I am What I'm planning to do here Why you should care about history Why Japanese h...
31 Maalis 20135min
WELCOME - LISTEN TO THIS FIRST!
If you're just starting the show: I recommend starting with episodes 501-540. Listen to this to find out why. And welcome to the podcast!
1 Tammi 20101min
