Siam

Samurai in Thailand: The Rise and Fall of Yamada Nagamasa in Ayutthaya

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Yamada nagamasta

Samurai in Thailand: The Rise and Fall of Yamada Nagamasa in Ayutthaya Hi Folks, I’m guessing many of you have visited Ayutthaya, the ruins of the ancient capital city of Siam. Amongst the historical debris, you may have stumbled upon the “Japanese Village”, but do you know why a Japanese Village would be in the … Read more

Rise and Fall Of An Unlikely Greek

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17th Century Ayuddyha

The Rise and Fall of an Unlikely Greek Imagine arriving in a foreign kingdom with little more than your wits, a talent for languages, and a willingness to take risks. Now imagine rising so high that kings seek your advice, foreign ambassadors fear your influence, and your enemies whisper that you secretly control an entire … Read more

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