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The Fascinating History of Shōguns: 20 Key Moments That Shaped Japan’s Feudal Era and the New TV Show
The rise and fall of the shōguns is one of the most captivating chapters in Japan's history, filled with power struggles, political intrigue, and the valor of the samurai. From the establishment…
Ancient History
16 Things You Didn’t Know About the Origins of Ninjas
Nothing stirs the imagination quite like ninjas. If you grew up watching Power Rangers, pretending to be James Bond, and…
American History
12 Generals You Won’t Believe Switched Sides and Defected to the Enemy
Loyalty, duty, honor, and keeping faith with one's side through thick and thin are prized military values, counted among the…
Warfare History
This Japanese Relic Disappeared After WWII and Has Never Been Found
In the late 13th century CE, there was a great swordsmith in Japan, Goro Nyudo Masamune. His swords were considered to…
General
This Day In History: Commander Perry Sails Into Tokyo Harbor (1844)
On this day in history Commodore Matthew Perry, on behalf of the U.S. government, sails into Tokyo Bay, in Japan.…