It was intended only for samurai of high rank who rode on horseback. The armour had a large plate on its left side that protected the samurai from arrows since that was where enemies mainly targeted.

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Gabriel Miller, author of the new Infinity novel Death Song and former US infantryman, tells us what it takes to get ...

Once we understand how bias distorts what we see, we can take steps to correct our own vision, writes columnist Rod Miller.

Recently Eureka announced their March release of Tadashi Imai's Cruel Tale of Bushido, a film you often see requested for ...

A couple of weeks ago we reviewed the less than impressive report card for the arts in Australia in 2025; it would be nice to ...

Social etiquette varies globally, with Japan recognized for its exceptional manners. An etiquette expert highlights Japan's ...

Cato the Younger’s death was one of the most famous suicides of antiquity. A staunch defender of the Roman Republic, he ...

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As the ship slowly sank, a brave Aussie sailor gave up the chance to save himself in order to save countless passengers and crew. But the heroism of one man, the Titanic’s Australian bosun, has long ...