The shogunate forces were led by the Aizu domain (a regional government in northern Japan), and during the siege of the ...

A groundbreaking new exhibition at the British Museum reveals the untold history of Japan’s Samurai class, including the fact that half of them were women. Samurai is the first exhibition to explore ...

Discover the powerful and largely untold history of Japan’s Onna-musha - female samurai warriors who stood alongside men on the battlefield. In this documentary, we explore their role in feudal ...

Expert swordswoman Sagiri, a master executioner, showcases flawless technique and perfect swordsmanship Shura Kirigakure wields a relentless burning sword with supernatural enhancements, using ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

What one person defines as catering is another’s example of pandering. No moment in the MCU’s movie library illustrates this better than the few moments at the close of “Avengers: Endgame” when the ...

The samurai of Japan are famous for being skilled warriors who followed a code of honor. In popular culture and museums, samurai are often depicted as men, which raises a question: Were any samurai ...