Ed Root was excited. A past president of the Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania, a local group of war-between-the-states history enthusiasts, he had just heard that the man who owned a sword ...

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester.View full profile Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester. The sword of 1700s Indian ruler Tipu ...

Paul Morando lifted the lid on the wooden crate that had been shipped to the National Museum of the U.S. Army from England the night before. He paused, took a pair of blue gloves from a coat pocket, ...

In the history of military recruiting ads, none is more iconic than the Marine Corps’ “Rite of Passage” commercial from 1998. In it, a nameless hero swings a sword with an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on ...

Swords are one of the most widely-used weapons in human history, dating back thousands of years, with some still in use even today. It's true that in the 21st century, a sword won't be much use ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Swords in anime are rarely just weapons; they are often reflections of their wielder’s strength, ...