History is full of any number of weird and wonderful tales and none come quite as … Horror History: A Look At Japan’s Most Terrifying MythologiesRead more
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“Meanwhile, Japan…”: How Meiji Shocked the World
Why did Japan modernize so fast in the late 1800s while others fell under Western rule? A narrative history of the Meiji transformation and why it mattered.
Did Hitler Blame Japan for Bringing in the US?
Hitler declared war on the US after Pearl Harbor. Did he later blame Japan for dragging America into WWII? A deep look at blame, ideology, and strategy.
Why WWII Carrier Fleets Dwarf Today’s Numbers
In WWII the US had 151 aircraft carriers and Japan 18, yet today the US is said to have only 11. Here’s why the numbers, types, and missions changed so much.
Forgotten History: Japanese Submarine Opens Fire on Santa Barbara
In a World War II event known as The Bombardment of Ellwood, a Japanese submarine snuck … Forgotten History: Japanese Submarine Opens Fire on Santa BarbaraRead more
History’s Badasses: Oda Nobunaga
Last time, on History’s Badasses, we talked about the woman who founded the Red Cross: Clara Barton. This … History’s Badasses: Oda NobunagaRead more