'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages

Knights, Samurai, and the Myth of Japanese Feudalism: A Conversation with Professor Stephen Morillo

March 4, 2026·1h 8m
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Send us Fan Mail Until now, "'Tis But A Scratch: Fact & Fiction About the Middle Ages" has dealt with medieval Europe and the Middle East. In this episode, we branch out to a more global perspective by comparing medieval European knights with the samurai of "feudal Japan." And, yes, we will once again be talking about the medievalist's F-word. I am fortunate to have as my cohost my good friend Stephen Morillo. Stephen is professor emeritus of History at Wabash College, where h...

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