First Shogun S2 Extra - In Search of the Last Heike
- Author
- Sean Bermingham
- Published
- Wed 16 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- None
In this special episode recorded in the ancient capital of Kyoto, we'll go in search of the last survivor of the Heike clan - the Empress Kenreimon-in. Visiting the key sites in her life, we'll trace what happened to this remarkable woman who witnessed the tragic death of her son - the boy Emperor Antoku - at the great sea battle of Dannoura, and was taken prisoner by the Genji...
Written and presented by Sean Bermingham
Music and sound effects from Pond 5: www.pond5.com
The First Shogun podcast website: https://firstshogun.buzzsprout.com
