The samurai history you know is a pixelated lie.

In this deep dive, we strip away the Hollywood polish and video game tropes to reveal the chaotic, contradictory, and fascinating reality of Feudal Japan. We move beyond the "stoic male warrior" archetype to explore the history left on the cutting room floor.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The Gun-Toting Female Daimyo: The true story of Tachibana Ginchiyo and her squad of musketeers.

• The "Weakest" Warlord: How Oda Ujiharu survived by losing every battle and running away (and why he’s a genius).

• The African Samurai: Separating the man (Yasuke) from the myth and the modern controversy.

• The Thai King: The Japanese mercenary who became a governor in Thailand.

• The Philosophy of Zanshin: Why true victory means never relaxing your mind.

From the inspiration behind Ghost of Yotei to the philosophical roots of Winning Without Hands, join us on the "Continuity Quest" to bridge the gap between pop culture and historical fact.

• 00:00 - Intro: Ghost of Tsushima vs. Real History

• 02:35 - Tachibana Ginchiyo: The Female Daimyo & Her Muskets

• 05:45 - Hangaku Gozen: The Sniper on the Tower (1201 Rebellion)

• 09:30 - The "Lady Warlord" Conspiracy: Who really ruled the clan?

• 13:15 - The Weakest Warlord: The Legend of Oda Ujiharu

• 16:00 - Mutekatsu-ryu: The Art of Winning Without Fighting

• 18:10 - Yasuke: The Truth About the African Samurai

• 22:15 - The Japanese Pirate King of Thailand (Yamada Nagamasa)

• 25:45 - Zanshin: The Mindset of "Dead Ready to Live"

• 29:30 - Tree Ring Management: How to survive in a chaotic world

Samurai History, Onna-musha, Female Samurai, Ghost of Yotei, Yasuke, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Tachibana Ginchiyo, Oda Ujiharu, Feudal Japan, Japanese History, Zanshin, Bushido Code, Real Samurai, History Podcast, Deep Dive.

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