Kawachinokami Kunisuke: Carrying On a 400-Year Legacy with the Futuristic Tachi Sword
The sword’s design was created using a generative design A.I. 3-D modeling system and Web3 technology, with parameters oriented towards maximizing the strength of the blade and comfort of the grip while minimizing the amount of materials used.
Samurai Women 1184–1877
Discover the untold stories of Japan's female warriors, from Empress Jingo-kogo to the women of the samurai class. Unveiling their roles, weapons, training, and beliefs, this book brings their history to life with never-before-translated material.
Beowulf: A New Verse Translation
Seamus Heaney takes a thousand-year-old epic, anchors it in his Irish roots, and crafts a modern masterpiece of grit and heroism.
In Our Time: Cnut
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Danish prince who became King of England in 1016, and restored stability and prosperity to the troubled country he inherited.
One Step Closer: Cracking the Mystery of the Viking Blade, Ulfberht
Ulfberht was like a Medieval luxury brand for swords—but unlike your Gucci purse, the swords were of such high quality they were almost … mystical.
Blade of the Immortal
A lone warrior seeks redemption. His sword, an extension of his tormented soul, carves a path through shadows and foes alike. Betrayal and honor collide as he confronts demons and destiny.
Strip Panel Naked
Taking a look at why the best comic books work the way they do, by breaking them down and analysing the work that's gone into them.
The Legend of the Satsuma Samurai by Hiroshi Hirata
Hiroshi Hirata’s The Legend of the Satsuma Samurai tells the story of Japan’s fiercest samurai who learns humility working as a peasant
Ronin
In a dystopian future, a samurai warrior is resurrected to seek vengeance against a centuries-old sorcerer. Bloody clashes, intricate plot twists, and intense showdowns ensue as ancient mysticism collides with cyberpunk chaos.
Samurai and Ninja: The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique
In Samurai and Ninja, Cummins separates myth from reality, portraying Japanese warriors as they were during Japan's tumultuous feudal era.
