EPISODE · Apr 19, 2024 · 1H 1M
Ancient Civilisations: Japan
from The Information Entropy Podcast · host Tom Jenks and Mitchell Gatting
This week your hosts take you back in time to where a sword on your hip decided your fate, where the art of calligraphy passed laws, and where tea ceremonies were the norm… Historic Japan! Tom explains why we do not refer to historic Japan as “ancient” before the boys launch into their research. Mitch reveals the impressive metallurgy skills developed in Japan over 500 years ago as well as their method of producing the highest quality ink. Tom investigates the architecture of Japan and how they built earthquake resistant architecture! Music: HOME – Above AllTop of Form
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This week your hosts take you back in time to where a sword on your hip decided your fate, where the art of calligraphy passed laws, and where tea ceremonies were the norm… Historic Japan! Tom explains why we do not refer to historic Japan as “ancient” before the boys launch into their research. Mitch reveals the impressive metallurgy skills developed in Japan over 500 years ago as well as their method of producing the highest quality ink. Tom investigates the architecture of Japan and how they built earthquake resistant architecture! Music: HOME – Above AllTop of Form
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