The Shogunate: Otate No Ran Uesugi Civil War Amid The Sengoku Jidai
After the death of Uesugi Kenshin in 1578, Echigo province erupted into internal conflict over leadership succession within the Uesugi Clan.
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How the Founders Responded to an Epidemic in the Nation’s Capital
A tribute to the city that it rallied and prospered, thanks to the initiative of its citizens and the freedoms the nation as a whole enjoyed in its early decades.
Continue readingTennen Rishin Ryū Kogusoku Small Tool Yoroi Armored Combat
The Kogusoku, small tool, section of the Mokuroku level of Tennen Rishin Ryu is practiced in full armor, recalling training necessities of Japan’s samurai period.
Continue readingThe Monopoly on Violence
A documentary about the nature of the monopoly on violence as well as practical solutions for overcoming the dysfunctions of the modern political state that has undermined the blessings of liberty.
Continue readingFirearms Policy: Week In Gun Rights May 30, 2020
“After the suspect began firing, one of the villagers, armed with a rifle, stepped up to the plate. Not only did he courageously step forward, he ended the situation peacefully.”
Continue readingThe Yayoi Arrive and Change Everything About Japan
The Yayoi arrived from the mainland in a time of economic hardship and social strife. Where did they come from, and how did they thrive?
Continue readingThe 10,000 Year Jomon Period of Archery and Pottery
After the Stone Age in Japan came the Jomon Period. Archery and pottery were the two inventions that supported their culture for 10,000 years.
Continue readingThe Shogunate: Samurai Sword Overview and Evolution
A video overview of the iconic samurai sword dives into the evolution of early Tachi design to the later Katana while also examining each sword component.
Continue readingBlack Pigeon: Spectrum of Political Violence Explained
Divide and rule. Political coercion is used by elites to drive a wedge behind social groups so as to maximize their power and exploit resources profit.
Continue readingCaspian Report: What If Russia Invaded the Baltics?
What would happen to the #Baltic states if tensions escalated, and #Russia #NATO relations came to blows? How likely is it to occur?
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