Posts Tagged ‘samurai’

Bonsai Scissors Made with Samurai Sword Forging Techniques (Video)

Amazingly, a fancy pair of bonsai scissors can cost an eyewatering $26,000. How? It turns out that the secret to making the best bonsai scissors in the world lies in an ancient method of sword-making. Hirakawa Yasuhiro is one of the few blacksmiths in Japan who still uses traditional methods dating back to the fifth […]

Blood, Swords, and Samurai: Punishment in Feudal Japan (Video)

Medieval Japan may be known for its honor, duty, and bravery, but there was also a darker side to the Samurai clans who ruled the era. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Asia Video History Ancient Traditions Read Later  Source

When Mongols Met Samurai: The Two Failed Mongol Invasions of Japan

Throughout time, there are a few instances where the weather became a determining factor in the outcome of a battle. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Asia History Important Events Read Later  Source

Blacks battle in Broad Daylight with Machetes and Samurai Swords in London Hyde Park

    Disgus7ted Britons have taken to social media to condemn a violent attack on a young man by a group of black youths armed with machetes and long knives that took place in one of the city’s most prestigious parks in broad daylight. Tuesday evening’s attack was filmed by several people who were enjoying […]

Letter Shows How Samurai Lord’s Code Kept the Peace in Edo Japan

Old letters can be a way to understand things that are still a mystery or as new historical evidence. A letter has been found that is from 17th century Edo Japan which is offering researchers new insights into Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868 AD) after a long period of civil wars. The letter records the code of […]

Searching for the Honjo Masamune, Lost Samurai Sword of Power

The Honjo Masamune is a sword that was forged by the renowned Japanese swordsmith, Goro Nyudo Masamune. This samurai sword is one of the most famous swords in Japanese history, and at one point of time, it even became one of the country’s national treasures. After the end of the Second World War, however, this […]

Living the way of the Samurai warrior in everyday life: The seven principles of Bushido

     The ancient and traditional Japanese class of warriors, known as the Samurai, have been widely immortalized in popular culture as the ultimate icon of military prowess, stealth, swordsmanship, loyalty, and honor. Known to be an elite group of military nobility, the Japanese Samurai were perhaps most revered for their codes of honor and principles, […]

German police deploy water cannon as far-right, antifascists rally in Cologne (IMAGES)

Law enforcers had earlier sought to ban Sunday’s demonstration by the far-rights. However, a Cologne court dismissed the motion and said the protesters would have the right to gather at a fixed location, but they would not be allowed to march through the city’s streets. Hundreds of anti-fascist demonstrators were also expected to confront the […]

Cannabis Could Literally Replace These 5 Prescription Drugs

A new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review found that people are increasingly substituting prescription medication, alcohol, and illicit drugs with cannabis, signaling a shift in the public’s understanding of marijuana’s medicinal benefits. Of the 473 adult cannabis users surveyed by the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia, more than 86 percent of respondents […]

Passenger films plane engine cover breaking apart during take-off (VIDEO)

Parts of the plane, which was carrying 137 passengers, started to rip apart as the plane gained altitude, according to Chile’s Tele 13, which also says the parts looked flimsy from the outset and the protective casing on the engine broke off very soon after take-off. Pilot Patrick Smith has offered his own version for […]

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