The Honjo Masamune is perhaps the greatest Japanese sword ever made. Forged in the 13th century by the great swordsmith Masamune it became the ceremonial sword of the ruling Tokugawa shoguns for 250 ...

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In the 90s, Rurouni Kenshin was the go-to samurai anime series, but in the decades since, some even better heavy hitters have ...

Oda Nobunaga was one of Japan’s most powerful warlords and a key figure in unifying the country. Learn about his life and lasting legacy.

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For just the second time in program history, the Michigan women’s basketball team is hosting an NCAA Tournament game. The ...

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Museums often feel like portals to the past, which is why I try to visit one whenever I travel abroad. During my recent trip to Chiayi for the Taiwan ...

Scottie Pippen is one of the greatest players to ever step on an NBA court. While he and all of his teammates during the ...