Japanese Samurai
What drove the evolution of samurai traditions?
4.5 (35)
51 mins
Explore the evolution of samurai culture and their deep connection to bushido. Discover how samurai adapted from fierce warriors to social aristocrats and the rituals, practices, and societal pressures that defined samurai identity different periods.
Ep 1:
How Did the Word "Samurai" Come to Be?
Ep 2:
What Elements Does Samurai Culture Blend?
Ep 3:
Why Was Shame So Important to a Samurai?
Ep 4:
What Was the Purpose of Seppuku in Samurai Culture?
Ep 5:
Why Did Samurai Collect Heads After Battles?
Ep 6:
What Was the Purpose of the Samurai's Warrior Pilgrimage?
Ep 7:
How Did the Samurai's Role Evolve from 1500 to 1600 in Japan?
Ep 8:
What Did the Sword Symbolize for the Warrior?
Ep 9:
What Happened to Samurai When Japan Entered a Time of Peace?
Ep 10:
How Did Samurai Transition From Warriors to Criminal Gangs?
Ep 11:
How Did the Samurai’s Weapons Evolve Over Time?
Ep 12:
What Did It Truly Mean to Live and Die as a Samurai?
Discussions (11)
Joey
Level 2 · 10 mo agoSwords were never secondary.
Trent
Level 9 · 10 mo agoSo samurais were actually gun nuts and the sword was just a backup? The sword hunt was such effective branding it stuck for centuries. Marketing really is the ultimate weapon of war.
Kyle
Level 9 · 10 mo agoLol swords were backup.
