{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e4c0be965488b63a6987c5/698c6e9c43d0a1680b4aa0a0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"This is Samurai | The Samurai Take Control | 2","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68e4c0be965488b63a6987c5/1770810937218-ab114f65-370b-4026-8618-7e065941bcbf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Legacy</em>, Peter and Afua explore the rise and fall of the Samurai, tracing their evolution from elite medieval warriors to a modern-day cultural symbol. They dive into the tensions between the Samurai’s disciplined, Zen-influenced ideals and the brutal realities of history, from Mongol invasions to the modernization that led to their eventual disappearance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stay connected with Legacy</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Follow us for clips, behind-the-scenes stories, and new episode drops:&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: @originallegacypodcast</p><p>TikTok: @legacy_productions</p><p><br></p><p>Explore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas: Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.com</p>","author_name":"Original Legacy Productions"}