But that wasn't always the case. The legendary Sohei warrior monks of medieval Japan were quite the opposite of the image of modern Buddhist monks. These spiritual figures were not just about ...

Viking re-enactors from all over Ireland and Europe will gather at Slane Castle, Meath to travel back in time this weekend ...

You will be using art as a primary source to learn about samurai and daimyō life in medieval Japan (1185-1603). The Kamakura period was the beginning of warrior class rule. The imperial court still ...

Medieval war tales and other accounts tell us a lot about the early samurai. Leading warriors were usually mounted archers. Although they carried swords, they valued the bow and arrow over other ...