661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)

661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)

From The Rest Is History by Goalhanger

April 15, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 661

About this episode

The episode explores the greatest female Samurai warrior and the civil war between the Minamoto and Taira dynasties, culminating in the rise of the Samurai in Japan.

Who was the greatest female Samurai warrior of all time? What would unfold in the next phase of the terrible civil war between the Minamoto and the Taira dynasties? And, how did the Samurai finally become the masters of Japan? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the climactic conclusion of their journey into the rise of the Samurai. _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ _______ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters _______ Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook

Topics covered

  • female Samurai warriors
  • Minamoto and Taira dynasties
  • civil war
  • rise of the Samurai
  • Japanese history
  • climactic conclusion

Keywords

  • Samurai
  • Minamoto
  • Taira
  • civil war
  • Japanese history
  • female warriors

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Organizations: The Rest Is History Club, Goalhanger

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