<p>This episode of <em>Legacy</em> explores the transformation of the Samurai from provincial land enforcers to the ultimate wielders of power in medieval Japan. Peter and Afua trace the rise of this iconic warrior class through centuries of climate instability, religious shifts, and the brutal clan warfare that forever sidelined the Imperial court.</p><br><p><strong>Stay connected with Legacy</strong></p><br><p>Follow us for clips, behind-the-scenes stories, and new episode drops:&nbsp;</p><br><p>Instagram: @originallegacypodcast</p><p>TikTok: @legacy_productions</p><br><p><br></p><p>Explore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas: Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>