Stimulate your senses and expand your creative horizons at the top art shows taking place around Atlanta this March. By showcasing the heart, beauty and diversity of a culture, art truly celebrates ...

Producers of a History Channel documentary made a mock-up of medieval European armor consisting of 1/16th-inch steel plating, backed by a quarter-inch of leather, backed by chainmail. The test? To ...

More and more people are being drawn to the wonder of Japanese swords, with a sizable number actually wanting to hold one in their hands. What is it about Japanese swords that ensnares the hearts of ...

It’s a chilly evening in Emeryville, where half-a-dozen martial arts students at a community center are practicing with katana. They kneel, jump and slash, then slowly mimic wiping blood off their ...

A recreational class at UAF Community and Technical College is enrolling students now to learn the art of Japanese swordsmanship. The class, taught by James Fish, presents an introduction to the ...

NARA, Japan — They were once weapons of war. The most famous blades from Japan's rich history. Legendary swords that date back a thousand years or more. Travel across the country and you will see them ...