# Episode 618 - Live by the Sword

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Podcast: [History of Japan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/history-of-japan-1062379)
Published: 2026-03-06T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2186

## Resource

This week, we're tackling the most legendary samurai in Japanese history: Miyamoto Musashi. Why is he so famous, what do we actually know about him, and why is there such a big gap between the story most are familiar with and what our actual sources have to say? Show notes here .

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