12 The Last Samurai (part 1) - Katsumoto vs. Saigo Takamori | The Rise of a Samurai

Do you love historical films? Join History vs. Hollywood to explore the real stories behind the movies you love, with humorous insights backed by the best historians and exclusive artwork. Subscribe for free, check out our podcast and dive into the truth behind the screen!Welcome to History vs. Hollywood! In this brand-new series, we delve into the story behind The Last Samurai. Over the next four episodes, we’ll uncover the life of Saigō Takamori, the remarkable figure who inspired the film and earned the title of the true Last Samurai.Join us as we follow his extraordinary journey—a journey that shaped Japan’s transformation from a feudal society into a modern nation-state. It’s history as it really happened, cutting through the myths of Hollywood.If you’d like to become my vassal and serve the History vs Hollywood clan, you can subscribe to the channel! Consider upgrading to receive monthly bonus content, access to paid subscriber-only discussions and have your say on upcoming films we will cover.Or perhaps you’re not ready to commit to the subscription yet. In that case, you can support my work by buying me a coffee.Check us out and subscribe at historyunscripted.substack.comFollow us on X https://x.com/HistoryvHollCheck us out on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit historyunscripted.substack.com