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Samurai vs Ninja Swords - how they are different and why

In the realm of Japanese swordsmanship, two iconic figures capture the imagination. The samurai warrior and the ninja. But why were their swords di...

Tomoe Gozen: The Swordswoman of Legend

Tomoe Gozen's story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of a warrior who defied societal norms to prove her worth on the battlefield. Her exce...

The Kampilan

A native weapon to the Philippines, the kampilan is a single-edged sword that was used by many ethnic groups that resided in the country. Its uniqu...

Roman Empire vs the Mongol Empire (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this series comparing the Roman and Mongol Empires, we took a brief look at the rise and fall of these two great empires. In Part 2, ...

Roman Empire vs the Mongol Empire (Part 1)

Both the Roman and Mongol Empires were juggernauts of their times. With vast swaths of territory and tens of millions of conquered peoples living ...

3 Legendary European Swordsmen

From the mid-16th century to the 18th century, there lived in Europe three swordsmen whose skills were legendary. What makes these men remarkable i...

Samurai Sword Traditions - Changed, but not Forgotten

Japanese sword traditions are unique in comparison to their European counterparts in that they have remained in practice since they were originally...

Rise and Fall of the Katana and Samurai

A legend, iconic and instantly recognizable, the Japanese Katana has been the subject of much literature and film...

Exquisite Colorized Photos of 1800 Samurai

The samurai were a warrior class of Japan, who rose to power and eventual control of 12th-century Japan. The photos below were taken during the fin...

10 Legendary Swords from the Ancient World

These 10 swords from the ancient world are all remarkable. Some for their remarkable state of preservation, others for being found where they shoul...