Who were the Japanese samurai and how did they live

Who were the Samurai, and what was their life really like? The Samurai were far more than legendary Japanese swordsmen. For centuries, they served as warriors, mounted archers, retainers, officials, scholars, and members of powerful military families. In this episode of BEFORE POWER, discover how the Samurai trained, the weapons and armor they used, how their families lived, the truth about Bushido, and how their role changed from the battlefields of Feudal Japan to the peaceful Edo period. ⚔️ From the katana and samurai armor to archery, warfare, honor, family life, and the eventual end of the Samurai class — discover the real history behind one of the world's most famous warrior traditions. Subscribe to BEFORE POWER for more ancient history, legendary warriors, forgotten technologies, and incredible stories from the world before modern power. #Samurai #JapaneseHistory #FeudalJapan #Bushido #Katana #History #HistoryFacts #EdoPeriod #SengokuPeriod #BeforePower