At their peak, in the 17th and 18th centuries, there were an estimated 1 million to 3 million samurai. These ranged from the shogun or military ruler and his generals to feudal lords and ...
Its 1703, the Shogun is plunged into controversy when Samurai prince, Asano Naganori, loses his temper and attacks a senior official. This is the story of how Asano's followers, the 47 Ronin, braved ...
Visitors to the Samurai exhibition at the British Museum, expecting to see a fearsome collection of armour, swords, knives and other implements of warfare, bloody scenes of battle and death and ...
After finally earning his father’s acknowledgment, Baki fights off his boredom by brawling with an undead legendary Japanese swordsman (as one does).
WAIT IN THE WINGS has announced its newest deep dive into the fascinating and often misunderstood life of Annie Oakley, the sharpshooting icon immortalized in Irving Berlin’s beloved Broadway musical.
The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is ...
A new documentary from Oregon Public Broadcasting explores the story of the murder of Mulugeta Seraw, the regional and national forces that led to his death, and how Portland and the country changed ...
In America, history has rarely treated the Black people who helped build this country with fairness. Their contributions have often been minimized, overlooked or deliberately erased. Lately, that ...
Told through the eyes of 12 people, “Beneath the Ashes: The Past Reimagined” is a new documentary that casts a close look on Altadena before and after the Eaton fire ravaged the town, and asks how its ...
Bringing to life the final chapters of four of history's most iconic ancient worlds. Historian Simon Schama explores life’s grand themes through Britain's colorful ...