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Kami means diety or dieties in ancient indigenous Japanese Shinto religion. For the most part, these Japanese Kami masks were designed to represent the variety of Gods within the religion. They were used in ancient Japanese theater (Mizayaki, Kabuki, Kagura dance traditional), as samurai masks to strike fear in the hearts of enemies, worn in representation of memorials, during harvest time festivals, and hung in homes for elaborate decorations with a unique and wonderful story beh

Dice are game pieces that have been around for thousands of years. These items have been created in ancient times for use with board based games or games of chance. No one can be credited with creating dice. Some evidence even suggests that dice might have evolved from the use of ancient magical or religious rites where the adherents cast lots when communing with their gods.Archaeological evidence reveals that dice have evolved over time as people needed a way to move game pieces or to compete a

If you were going to sail the high seas in the late 1600s, then you may very well have had a Flintlock Blunderbusspistol on board to keep the enemy from boarding your ship and stealing your cargo. This short-barreled firearm with its flared muzzle was a favorite weapon of pirates who sometimes also used the weapon to steal cargo from other ships.Historians believe that Henrich Thielman first developed this muzzle in Germany. He applied for a patent for the gun in 1598 calling it the Donderbuschs

Horned Vikings are seen in movies, television films and popular culture as great warriors and powerful combatants fighting for fame, glory and honor. Some of the most popular Viking personalities in modern times includes Thor from the Marvel comic books, the Minnesota Vikings football team from the NFL and Erik the Red. While image of the horned Viking is exciting, appealing and hardcore; it is historically inaccurate. The ancient Viking people didn’t wear horned helmets. However, there are reas

The gladius was a Roman sword known for its double-edged sides and its superior thrusting tip. Typically the sword was constructed from steel and used as a close range weapon paired with a shield. The sword dates back to the 3rd Century BC where it took the place of a more primitive sword without as much function. There were several different designs of gladius used over the years for Roman soldiers. It's no wonder it was a favorite of Roman soldiers because of its many uses and its sturdy