First Shogun S2 Extra - In Search of the Last Heike

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The First Shogun

Sean Bermingham

26 episodes

2 months ago

Send feedback on the podcast! In this final episode of the podcast series, we see how Minamoto Yoritomo finally achieves his dream of becoming overall ruler - or Shogun - of Japan. But first he must deal with the last remaining threats to his authority - starting with his own brother, the legendary samurai general: Yoshitsune! Written and presented by Sean Bermingham Music and sound effects from Pond 5: www.pond5.com The First Shogun podcast website: https://firstshogun.buzzsprout.com

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First Shogun S2 Extra - In Search of the Last Heike

The First Shogun

28 minutes

3 months ago

First Shogun S2 Extra - In Search of the Last Heike

In this special episode recorded in the ancient capital of Kyoto, we'll go in search of the last survivor of the Heike clan - the Empress Kenreimon-in. Visiting the key sites in her life, we'll trace what happened to this remarkable woman who witnessed the tragic death of her son - the boy Emperor Antoku - at the great sea battle of Dannoura, and was taken prisoner by the Genji... Written and presented by Sean Bermingham Music and sound effects from Pond 5: www.pond5.com The First Shogun podc...