For almost two hundred years, the Knights Templar were one of the most fearsome military forces in the world. Despite their strict vows of individual poverty, the Order was a global financial powerhouse, with valuable holdings across Europe and the Middle East. Even today, the myth of the Templars endures. But who were the men who devoted themselves to the m ... Show More
Oct 2024
The Greatest Samurai Battle ⚔️
The Battle of Sekigahara, on 21st October, 1600, was the largest in Japanese feudal history, with over 160,000 troops involved. And stakes were high: the victor, Tokugawa Ieyasu, became the Shōgun of Japan, initiating the Edo period; whilst the leader of the losing Western army, ... Show More
11m 20s
Mar 2025
Samurai | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Drift off with this calm bedtime reading about the samurai, created to ease insomnia and bring peace to restless nights. In this soothing episode, Benjamin explores the history, traditions, and influence of Japan’s warrior class, from their code of Bushido to their lasting cultur ... Show More
30m 34s