Japan's love affair with swords extends far beyond history books; its deep connection to these blades runs through centuries and continues to have an influence today on Japanese society ...

Though the era of the samurai warriors officially ended in the late 19th century, their legend and legacy continue ... and layered shoulder structures and the specific layering of the clothing, which ...

However, Celtic warriors ... Japanese samurai, figures of discipline and honor, used white powders and red blush to accentuate their features and inspire fear. In the 18th century, makeup was ...

The helmet dates to the 14th century ... 700 years, samurai were Japan’s social elite, skilled not only in combat but also in politics and the courtly arts. To equip these warriors in accordance ...

It was further developed by monks over the course of the 15 th century and was based in four ... and calm’, and perhaps that’s why the Samurai warriors would drink the tea before going to ...

A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare’s collected works is expected to sell for up to $6 million at auction ...

AO A scene still from 20th Century ... warriors in different time periods – “a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge; a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his ...

After nearly a century of Oscars, the Academy is finally ... There’s no fight choreography without Akira Kurosawa’s samurai films. Thrilling in their own right, their influence on the films ...

Samurai warriors in armour, Bow arrow, Sword, Spear, Victorian 19th Century Vintage colourised illustration after a photograph of Samurai warriors in armour, Bow arrow, Sword, Spear, Victorian 19th ...