Musings on History

Sep 01, 2019 • S01 E09 • 00:16:55

There are days that last lifetimes, and lifetimes that last days. Both are true about the famous Battle of Sekigahara, where Tokugawa Ieyasu will finally cement his hold on Japan, and on history.Support the show

Aug 29, 2019 • S01 E08 • 00:17:32

Tokugawa Ieyasu butts heads with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, spends some time farming, and plays chess while the regents play checkers.Support the show

Aug 29, 2019 • S01 E08 • 00:14:41

Tokugawa Ieyasu undergoes several name changes and alliances, until he finds the right fit.Support the show

Aug 22, 2019 • S01 E07 • 00:14:49

Exploring the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the legendary shogun of medieval Japan.Support the show

Aug 20, 2019 • S01 E06 • 00:15:44

They saw him rollin, they was hatin...Support the show

Aug 14, 2019 • S01 E05 • 00:29:58

Julius Caesar becomes un-fuck-wittable.Support the show

Aug 07, 2019 • S01 E04 • 00:22:59

In this episode, I will be re-introducing you to Julius Caesar, arguably one of the greatest Roman generals and politicians of all-time.Support the show

Jul 25, 2019 • 00:33:44

In which I discuss one of my favorite Shakespearean sociopaths, King Richard III.Support the show

Jun 30, 2019 • S01 E02 • 00:29:51

In this episode, I break down the sociopolitical background that inspired Shakespeare's "Othello".Support the show

Jun 28, 2019 • S01 E01 • 00:30:10

Discussing Shakespeare's "The Tempest" from a historical perspective.Support the show