#DragonAscendant is the first anglophone biography of Date Masamune in over a century. From courage in battle to innovation in cooking to missions to Europe, this story is now available in a handy playlist!
Dragon Ascendant: The Life of Date Masamune
Playlist · Nyri Ani · 34 items
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December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#DragonAscendant is the first anglophone biography of Date Masamune in over a century. From courage in battle to innovation in cooking to missions to Europe, this story is now available in a handy playlist!
#DragonAscendant fans, if you haven't seen this movie yet, try and get ahold of it. It's *really* weird about this part of Masamune's story, but is still strangely entertaining:
Hawk of the North (1959)
During the latter part of the 16th Century, Japan's Warring States era was coming to a close. After crushing almost all of his enemies, Date Masamune aka the "Hawk of the North" sets his eyes on…
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December 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#DragonAscendant fans, if you haven't seen this movie yet, try and get ahold of it. It's *really* weird about this part of Masamune's story, but is still strangely entertaining:
"speaking as Masamune's most recent biographer" is not a phrase I ever imagined I'd be able to say, let alone on my Twitch stream, but...here we are. #DragonAscendant
December 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"speaking as Masamune's most recent biographer" is not a phrase I ever imagined I'd be able to say, let alone on my Twitch stream, but...here we are. #DragonAscendant
Taking stock of #DragonAscendant and looking forward to what comes next, in Season 5. #FridayNightHistory 134 is "Taking Stock of Season 4." buff.ly/E5d3UmO #podcasts #JapaneseHistory
Friday Night History #134: Taking Stock of Season 4
One night in 2012, in a restaurant in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania, I was seized by a sudden burst of inspiration. In the back of a school notebook, I started to handwrite a longshot project– an …
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December 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Taking stock of #DragonAscendant and looking forward to what comes next, in Season 5. #FridayNightHistory 134 is "Taking Stock of Season 4." buff.ly/E5d3UmO #podcasts #JapaneseHistory
#DragonAscendant is the 4th season of #FridayNightHistory, and the first English biography in over a century covering Japanese 17th century disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune. This story is now available end to end in one handy playlist!
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Dragon Ascendant: The Life of Date Masamune
Playlist · Nyri Ani · 34 items
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November 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
#DragonAscendant is the 4th season of #FridayNightHistory, and the first English biography in over a century covering Japanese 17th century disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune. This story is now available end to end in one handy playlist!
buff.ly/pBnXesk #Skystorian #podcasts
buff.ly/pBnXesk #Skystorian #podcasts
The year is 2025. In modern Sendai, Date Masamune enjoys a strange immortality. We examine the story of a shrine and statue that tell us more of the city than of the man. And finally, we visit his greatest monument of all. #DragonAscendant Ep 33 is "Si Monumentum Requiris" #podcasts #JapaneseHistory
(Friday Night History) #133 (s4E33)- Si Monumentum Requiris
Support this podcast! Become a patron on Patreon or Fourthwall, help me improve my library by getting something from my wishlist at or buy merch and send a donation via The year is Reiwa 7– …
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November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The year is 2025. In modern Sendai, Date Masamune enjoys a strange immortality. We examine the story of a shrine and statue that tell us more of the city than of the man. And finally, we visit his greatest monument of all. #DragonAscendant Ep 33 is "Si Monumentum Requiris" #podcasts #JapaneseHistory
TODAY! The release of the #DragonAscendant finale!
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
TODAY! The release of the #DragonAscendant finale!
#DragonAscendant, my trans sapphic scifi novels, and the rest of my work is possible thanks to my wonderful patrons! Join them today via the link below:
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November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
#DragonAscendant, my trans sapphic scifi novels, and the rest of my work is possible thanks to my wonderful patrons! Join them today via the link below:
As was the case with Season 4, #DragonAscendant, the closing words of #FridayNightHistory Season 5, #IntoTheScaleOfBattle, have come to me from the beginning.
Now to write the roughly 99,980 words between here and there 😅
Now to write the roughly 99,980 words between here and there 😅
November 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
As was the case with Season 4, #DragonAscendant, the closing words of #FridayNightHistory Season 5, #IntoTheScaleOfBattle, have come to me from the beginning.
Now to write the roughly 99,980 words between here and there 😅
Now to write the roughly 99,980 words between here and there 😅
The #DragonAscendant Season 4 finale is up for patrons! Thanks so much for making this season possible.
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(Friday Night History) #133 (S4E33): "Si Monumentum Requiris" | Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian
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November 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The #DragonAscendant Season 4 finale is up for patrons! Thanks so much for making this season possible.
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www.patreon.com/posts/143598...
For those of you who prefer RSS feeds, here's the one for #DragonAscendant and the rest of #FridayNightHistory:
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November 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
For those of you who prefer RSS feeds, here's the one for #DragonAscendant and the rest of #FridayNightHistory:
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#DragonAscendant, my biography of 17th century Japanese warlord and disaster bisexual Date Masamune, was brought to you by the support of my patrons at buff.ly/gQKcLOW Join them for early access to my upcoming work, access to my Discord server, and more!
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November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
#DragonAscendant, my biography of 17th century Japanese warlord and disaster bisexual Date Masamune, was brought to you by the support of my patrons at buff.ly/gQKcLOW Join them for early access to my upcoming work, access to my Discord server, and more!
Editing the season finale of #DragonAscendant -- #FridayNightHistory Season 4 -- I had to pause and revisit the season premiere, to get through my own head that my effort in voice training, and making a midatlantic accent more natural, have both come a long way in less than a year.
I *hear* myself.
I *hear* myself.
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Editing the season finale of #DragonAscendant -- #FridayNightHistory Season 4 -- I had to pause and revisit the season premiere, to get through my own head that my effort in voice training, and making a midatlantic accent more natural, have both come a long way in less than a year.
I *hear* myself.
I *hear* myself.
Date Masamune makes a desperate, white-knuckle trip to reach Edo before death claims him. The nation mourns the dragon's passing. And just south of Mount Aoba on the Hirose riverbank, the making of a legend is completed. #DragonAscendant Ep. 32 is "Dragon Ascendant" buff.ly/HilAQA6 #JapaneseHistory
(Friday Night History) #132 (S4E32)- “Dragon Ascendant”
Support this podcast! Become a patron on Patreon or Fourthwall, help me improve my library by getting something from my wishlist at or buy merch and send a donation via Trusting my horse to know t…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Date Masamune makes a desperate, white-knuckle trip to reach Edo before death claims him. The nation mourns the dragon's passing. And just south of Mount Aoba on the Hirose riverbank, the making of a legend is completed. #DragonAscendant Ep. 32 is "Dragon Ascendant" buff.ly/HilAQA6 #JapaneseHistory
Now that I've finished #DragonAscendant, here's a song for you featuring Freddie Mercury, who like Date Masamune was a flamboyant musically inclined bisexual born on September 5th. You might have heard it before...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0485...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0485...
Queen - We Are The Champions (Official Video)
YouTube video by Queen Official
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November 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Now that I've finished #DragonAscendant, here's a song for you featuring Freddie Mercury, who like Date Masamune was a flamboyant musically inclined bisexual born on September 5th. You might have heard it before...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0485...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0485...
This week's episode of #DragonAscendant has more old man yaoi
November 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This week's episode of #DragonAscendant has more old man yaoi
Last two episodes of #DragonAscendant are recorded. I think the emotion will be plain in my voice, when you listen to the finale.
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Last two episodes of #DragonAscendant are recorded. I think the emotion will be plain in my voice, when you listen to the finale.
Holy shit. I just finished writing a 100,000 word biography.
Now to record these last two chapters in podcast form, and #DragonAscendant will be complete.
Now to record these last two chapters in podcast form, and #DragonAscendant will be complete.
a samurai is wearing a helmet and a blue jacket
Alt: Date Masamune in Sengoku Basara
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November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Holy shit. I just finished writing a 100,000 word biography.
Now to record these last two chapters in podcast form, and #DragonAscendant will be complete.
Now to record these last two chapters in podcast form, and #DragonAscendant will be complete.
Looks like I'm on track to finishing these last two episodes of #DragonAscendant on time.
a samurai is wearing a helmet and a blue jacket
Alt: Date Masamune from Sengoku Basara
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Looks like I'm on track to finishing these last two episodes of #DragonAscendant on time.
#DragonAscendant is the first English biography in over 130 years, on Japanese 17th century disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune. From courage in battle to fame in the arts to emissaries sent to Rome, this story is now available end to end in one handy playlist!
buff.ly/pBnXesk #Skystorian
buff.ly/pBnXesk #Skystorian
Dragon Ascendant: The Life of Date Masamune
Playlist · Nyri Ani · 32 items
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November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
#DragonAscendant is the first English biography in over 130 years, on Japanese 17th century disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune. From courage in battle to fame in the arts to emissaries sent to Rome, this story is now available end to end in one handy playlist!
buff.ly/pBnXesk #Skystorian
buff.ly/pBnXesk #Skystorian
Doing housework and need something to listen to in the background? #DragonAscendant is the first English biography in over 130 years, on Japanese 17th century disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune. Now available end to end in one handy playlist!
open.spotify.com/playlist/3qo... #Skystorian
open.spotify.com/playlist/3qo... #Skystorian
Dragon Ascendant: The Life of Date Masamune
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November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Doing housework and need something to listen to in the background? #DragonAscendant is the first English biography in over 130 years, on Japanese 17th century disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune. Now available end to end in one handy playlist!
open.spotify.com/playlist/3qo... #Skystorian
open.spotify.com/playlist/3qo... #Skystorian
are you new to #DragonAscendant, my biography of 17th century Japanese disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune? You can start from Episode 1, "Child of the Sacred Mountains," here:
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(Friday Night History) Season 4 Premiere: “Child of the Sacred Mountains”
Support this podcast! Become a patron on Patreon or Fourthwall, help me improve my library by getting something from my wishlist at or buy merch and send a donation via “Surely if the s…
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November 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
are you new to #DragonAscendant, my biography of 17th century Japanese disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune? You can start from Episode 1, "Child of the Sacred Mountains," here:
riverside-wings.com/2025/03/07/f...
riverside-wings.com/2025/03/07/f...
new to #DragonAscendant, my biography of 17th century Japanese disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune? You can start from Episode 1, "Child of the Sacred Mountains," here:
riverside-wings.com/2025/03/07/f...
riverside-wings.com/2025/03/07/f...
(Friday Night History) Season 4 Premiere: “Child of the Sacred Mountains”
Support this podcast! Become a patron on Patreon or Fourthwall, help me improve my library by getting something from my wishlist at or buy merch and send a donation via “Surely if the s…
riverside-wings.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
new to #DragonAscendant, my biography of 17th century Japanese disaster bisexual warlord Date Masamune? You can start from Episode 1, "Child of the Sacred Mountains," here:
riverside-wings.com/2025/03/07/f...
riverside-wings.com/2025/03/07/f...
The shogun Iemitsu's relationship with Date Masamune deepens. Masamune continues to party hard and live and love boldy. And for an outspoken statement in an unexpected place, Masamune receives an unexpected privilege. #DragonAscendant Episode 31 is "My Date Father" buff.ly/BQNENg9 #podcasts
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The shogun Iemitsu's relationship with Date Masamune deepens. Masamune continues to party hard and live and love boldy. And for an outspoken statement in an unexpected place, Masamune receives an unexpected privilege. #DragonAscendant Episode 31 is "My Date Father" buff.ly/BQNENg9 #podcasts
