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You might not guess it at a glance, but this unique flipper combines two different ancient Japanese blade styles.
Nearchus, the Navigator, bridged East and West with a daring voyage that reshaped ancient maritime strategy and trade routes.
A group of artists working for Athens' Culture Ministry has the exclusive right to make the officially certified copies, which are meant for sale in Greek museum shops. "The standard is very high. And ...
This was analogous to the way the bushi had identified themselves by carrying the daisho (traditional pair of swords comprising a long-bladed katana and short-bladed wakizashi) and displaying ...
A group of five Dutch tourists was charged an exorbitant 292 euros for a 4-kilometer taxi ride from Ermou to Pagrati in Athens on Monday afternoon, according to SKAI. The tourists booked the taxi ...
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.
Thomas of Argos was a Greek mercenary who served King Henry VIII of England ... majority of sources indicate that they were armed with sabers, or one-edged swords, maces and a short lance with iron ...
A stunning 1,200-year-old gold and silver figurine depicting a Viking woman armed with a sword and shield has been discovered in Denmark’s Hårby village. Valkyries are often depicted as fierce, armed ...
It’s another episode in Jinya’s hometown, still 1853, and things are starting to get dull. First Canada, Now Australia: The Trump Factor Boosts Another World Leader in an Election ...