From medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But their true story is ...
The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...
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In London, this exhibition retraces the history of the samurai – it will have you travelling to Japan
The British Museum has announced a major new exhibition titled Samurai, set to open in the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery from 3 February to 4 May 2026. This landmark showcase will be the first of its ...
What do we really know about the samurai? Through 280 objects from around the world, the British Museum is exploring the complex history of Japan’s iconic warriors.
British Museum show offers a ‘scintillating journey’ through ‘a world of gore, power and artistic beauty’ ...
Japanese history researcher Yasutsune Owada joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about samurai. What caused the ultimate downfall of the samurai? What was samurai warfare like? What ...
"Originally published in slightly different form in the United Kingdom in 2011 by Transworld Publishers."--Title page verso. Includes "P.S. Insights, interviews & more-- " (16 pages following page 321 ...
A poster designed by Peter Strausfeld for Akira Kurosawa's 1954 drama "Seven Samurai" starring Toshiro Mifune. The Samurai existed from the 12th century until the Meiji era in the late 1800s, which ...
From medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But their true story is ...
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