Nov 11, 2017

100 Years ago, Japan intervened in Russia to create a buffer state against the new Soviet Union. So how did that work out? We'll start answering that question this week. 

Nov 4, 2017

This week: why is a military failure worth 7 episodes of our time? The legacy of the Mongol invasions of Japan, explained. 

Oct 28, 2017

The 1281 invasion is at the gates (or the seawall, I suppose). How will round 2 play out?

Oct 21, 2017

This week, we prepare for round two. How are the Japanese getting ready for another invasion, and how does that new invasion begin?

Oct 14, 2017

This week, we cover exciting topics like meteorology and internal Mongol family politics! But wait, there's also a bit of Zen theology dashed in to spice things up!

It's an eclectic week on the podcast for sure!