Michinaga the Magnificent

Season 6, Episode 5: Michinaga the Magnificent
Fujiwara Michinaga as imagined by the later artist Kikuchi Yosai. Public Domain
Emperor Ichijo, under whose reign Fujiwara Michinaga ascended to the apex of political power. Public Domain
Emperor Sanjo, who frequently clahsed with the Mido Kampaku but ultimately retired from office after five miserable, frustrating years. Public Domain
The unfortunate Fujiwara Korechika, who lost nearly everything when he tried to compete with Michinaga. Public Domain