10. Revisionist Interpretations in Modern Historiography
Recent historians have challenged traditional narratives about female samurai by employing DNA and skeletal analyses to identify overlooked female fighters from battle sites. These studies have revealed that women participated in combat roles, previously underestimated or ignored in historical accounts. For more insights into this topic, refer to the article “Japanese female samurai: the women who fought with sword and bow” on theguardian.com.
