Saturday Matinee: The Industrial Revolutions

Travel back to the mid-19th century and witness two Eastern powers racing to industrialize. Explore Emperor Alexander II's quest for peace after Russia's defeat in the Crimean War. Delve into the modernization efforts of Russia and Japan, battling serfdom and embracing industrial advancements. Discover Sergei Vitta's role in creating the Trans-Siberian Railway. Uncover Japan's transformation through foreign influence and the rise of Shinto nationalism, culminating in the Meiji Restoration. Finally, examine the geopolitical tensions that led to Japan's naval victory over Russia.