A groundbreaking new exhibition at the British Museum reveals the untold history of Japan’s Samurai class, including the fact that half of them were women. Samurai is the first exhibition to explore ...

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

Japanese samurai armor is a crucial element of Japan’s rich warrior history, symbolizing the discipline, skill, and honor of the Samurai class. Unlike armor in many other cultures, Samurai armor was ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The History Museum of Mobile is excited to announce the next major exhibition, SAMURAI: Sunrise, Sunset, on view from September 27, 2024 through January 12, 2025. SAMURAI: ...

What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘samurai’? For most people, the imagination rolls out like men on the battlefield, clad in armour, wielding a sword, and unwavering in loyalty. From the ...

Who would win in a battle between a medieval knight and a Japanese samurai? An article on History Defined tackles this question, pitting these warrior classes against each other. In a battle in full ...

One of the most influential character archetypes in film history is adapting to contemporary social mores and finding new life on Japan’s screens big and small. By Gavin Blair By the time the samurai ...