Be it the katana or medieval greatswords, swords in anime come in all shapes and sizes but these are simply iconic.

The most striking items found at the necropolis were the two well-preserved swords. An X-ray analysis of the short blade whose scabbard had the swastikas revealed embedded symbols at the blade's ...

Simon Khalili, 40, from Woodland Hills was arrested after he fled from authorities and allegedly started a fire within State ...

But the coolest weapon in the series isn’t a gun. It’s a sword — specifically, it’s the energy sword. You may have encountered an energy sword for the first time in 2001’s Halo ...

Kendo is more than a sport, it is a way of life. Practitioners must learn how to control their emotions, remain calm under ...

The sword itself is a short, slender blade with an antennae handle made of iron. The team used X-rays to reveal inlays on the top of the blade, including what was once likely a sun and crescent ...

One sword featured a richly decorated bronze alloy sheath. The edges of the scabbard of the short sword are adorned with several polished gemstones, at least two of which are engraved with swastikas.

Derek Grossman is a senior defense analyst at the think tank RAND Corp. in Santa Monica, California, and an adjunct professor in the practice of political science and international relations at ...