Blog

As far back as time can tell, people have been in love with the myth and lore of ninjas. I know countless people who idealize them. I also know people who believe in the older ways of the samurai, and the respect they get. I’ve always loved them both, but wondered what the real difference was between a ninja and a samurai.First, let’s examine our said ninja.The ninja or otherwise known as, ‘shinobi’, first started to appear in the Sengoku period in the 15th century. The most written about traini

Manga and Anime are often used to mean the same thing, but in reality, they are two different terms, with two separate meanings. Anime refers to hand drawn or computer created animations in television shows and movies. Manga refers to drawn or written stories/ comics, made in Japan, conforming to Japanese style and language. They are often referred to as comics from Japan, in other countries. Simply, the amine is a carton while Manga is a comic. Manga started in the 12th century though it fully

Throughout the period called the "Dark Ages", the seafaring warriors of the North, the Vikings, struck fear into the peoples of Europe. Daring the waters of many seas these fearless men of Scandinavia alternately raided and explored. The Vikings were not just raiders but farmers and merchants. As merchants, their travels extended into the Middle East. Here's where the Viking sword came into being.Swords in Europe were made of ferrous iron. It held a great deal of slag which when forged into weap

The Medieval period saw the rise of military power in Europe. This was due to both the need to fend off raiders as well as the transition from feudal to centralized governments. Throughout the period, the cavalry and infantry were the two main units.In the early Medieval period, the cavalry was the most important unit. Heavy cavalry consisted mostly of knights who were typically from nobility and could afford the required heavy armor. Because they could break through the enemy line, many battles

Steel swords have always been a desirable item to have. However, today's way of creating these strong and durable steel swords are very different from the way for which they were created back in the late 16th century into the 17th century; when steel swords were something that was needed for everyday life. With modern technology and advances in the world of manufacturing, the old ways of processing these steel swords has become obsolete. This old way of creating steel swords was known as 'cement