Preview | A Samurai in the Vatican
Preview: Season 19 Episode 5 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
In 1613, feudal lord Date Masamune sent a Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe to negotiate with the Pope and the King of Spain in hopes opening a new trade route. Led by samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo, the expedition spent seven years traveling one-third of the globe.
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Preview | A Samurai in the Vatican
Preview: Season 19 Episode 5 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1613, feudal lord Date Masamune sent a Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe to negotiate with the Pope and the King of Spain in hopes opening a new trade route. Led by samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo, the expedition spent seven years traveling one-third of the globe.
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A Samurai's Christening Affects Global Trade Routes
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On his diplomatic mission to Europe, samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga converts to Christianity. (2m 52s)
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