Japanese swords are called "metal made art." The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery. Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed ...

Since the blade portion of the sword was once a longer wakizashi and is older than the handle, archaeologists said the blade ...

while the samurai became adept with the famed katana sword. Although crude Chinese handguns reached Japan by the early 16th century, the later introduction of the European arquebus and its armor ...

From its origins in gambling, to a canvas for artists and political expression, tarot went through one last transformation in ...

Twenty-two of the 31 blades are categorized as “koto” (old swords), which date to around the 16th century and earlier. The collection allows stylistic comparison of the five major sword making ...

The precious sword was originally crafted in the 16th century and had been passed down through the generations of the Umeki family in the town of Takaharu, Miyazaki Prefecture. Tomesuke Umeki ...

Its earliest use as a medicine dates back to China in the 16th century. Scott’s original 2000 Gladiator film, starring ...

A video taken Wednesday shows heavy damage to the site, including to the fenced-off grave of a 16th-century rabbi. By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA People gather during a protest after hundreds of Palestinians ...

Named after his late mother, the Elizabeth sword was commissioned because the existing 16th Century sword is too fragile to handle. The Honours of Scotland are the oldest crown jewels in the UK.

The Korean historical epic Uprising features lots of swordplay and an ambitious script co-written by Park Chan-wook.

Yasuke’s remarkable journey took him from Africa to the ranks of Oda Nobunaga’s forces, where he became one of Japan’s most intriguing figures.

Art is all around us, too. Exhibitions open with celebrations in downtown Leesburg, Art in the Park in Tavares at Wooton Park ...