Teachers are encouraged to read “Medieval Japan: An Introductory Essay,” by historian Ethan Segal, prior to conducting this lesson. The introductory essay may also be assigned to students with ...

Police said they do not believe the suspect is tied to any terrorist groups. A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly dressed in a medieval costume and used a samurai sword to randomly attack ...

A man lies dead in a pool of blood, and a community is shocked. Witnesses to the killing each claim to know how the death happened. But each of the stories they tell is different. That's the story of ...

Many medieval curses were dismissed as superstition—until the bodies started dropping. From a king’s coffin filled with toxic spores to a Templar leader’s prophecy that toppled a royal bloodline, ...

Chivalry's new expansion had me reminded of that 'historical' TV programme in which experts calculate the relative murderousness of, say, a gaggle of ninjas and the SAS on an off-day, and I was about ...

Total War has announced a brand new game, Total War: Medieval III, in an epic new trailer, revealing the upcoming title as a ...

Study archery, show respect for horses, drink a little alcohol before a battle (but don’t overindulge), be sure to pack some sun-dried plums, and never be concerned about whether you will live or die.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Good morning, class. Today’s lecture on the roots of Japanese horror movies focuses on “Kuroneko” (“The Black Cat”), a 1968 black-and-white classic by the ...

Zombie knives are also among the seized arsenal which has now been put on display by West Midlands Police after officers emptied one of 31 weapon surrender bins. Other dangerous arms featured in the ...