The Mandate of Heaven: Part 2
War rages across Zhou Dynasty as the former states become kingdoms and set their eyes toward national domination. Ultimately the kingdom of Qin would claim the throne for themselves, thanks in part to...
10 Aug 202018min
The Mandate of Heaven, Part 1
In this episode, the Shang Dynasty falls and the Zhou Dynasty rises to take its place. But being the faction at the top is harder than it looks, and over time the Zhou suffer a gradual decline. Howeve...
6 Aug 202013min
Bronze, Iron, Metallurgy, and Bells
As bronze and iron implements gradually made their way to Japan from China, they began to transform the culture of the Yayoi people in some very interesting ways. In this episode, we'll explore those ...
3 Aug 202011min
From Villages to Kingdoms
The early Yayoi period was largely egalitarian, with village leaders being chosen on their own merits. By the end of the period, a strict hierarchy emerged between commoners and a hereditary elite. In...
30 Jul 202015min
The Yayoi Way
Starting around 1000 BCE, the Yayoi people began emigrating to Japan from the Korean Peninsula. They brought something along with them that would change Japan forever: Rice Agriculture. But did they c...
27 Jul 202015min
Season 2 Announcement
Meet the mysterious masked stranger behind the voice, and learn when to expect season 2!Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple B...
9 Jul 20202min
BONUS: Dinosaurs of Japan
In this bonus episode, we'll explore some of the dinosaurs that were native to Japan millions of years before humans even existed!Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now availabl...
6 Jul 20206min
The Paleolithic Hoax
The story of the biggest hoax in the history of Japanese Archaeology. WARNING: this episode talks about suicide.If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotli...
2 Jul 202010min
