Chapter
The Japanese Soldier Who Kept Fighting WWII For 29 Years
00:58 - 07:53 (06:54)
A young Japanese soldier is dropped off on a Philippine island in 1944 and is told to hamper allied activities in the area. He continues to fight the war, in isolation until 1974, until he's finally convinced by a series of events to surrender.
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In this episode, we hear the story of Hiroo Onoda, the last Japanese soldier to surrender from WWII, who spent 29 years hiding in a Philippine island jungle, waiting for orders that never came.
00:58 - 05:05 (04:06)
WWII
Summary
In this episode, we hear the story of Hiroo Onoda, the last Japanese soldier to surrender from WWII, who spent 29 years hiding in a Philippine island jungle, waiting for orders that never came.
ChapterThe Japanese Soldier Who Kept Fighting WWII For 29 Years
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This podcast explores the influence of cultural beliefs on human development, specifically in terms of how we dress, think, and view status, as well as how certain cultures shape the skulls of infants.
05:05 - 07:53 (02:48)
Culture
Summary
This podcast explores the influence of cultural beliefs on human development, specifically in terms of how we dress, think, and view status, as well as how certain cultures shape the skulls of infants.