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1. The Powerful Hwacha: An Early Korean Rocket Launcher

   ... the hwacha by the Korean defenders was one of the reasons Japan failed in their campaign to conquer the Korean ... of stagnation. Kamikaze – The Divine Winds that Saved Japan Not a Shot in the Dark: How Crossbows Changed War in ... Korean peninsula was threatened by Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s Japan. The Japanese invaded Korea with the intention of ...

   dhwty - 23/04/2016 - 03:53

2. Art of War: Onna Bugeisha of Japan and the Ancient Female Warrior Culture

   ... bugeisha (“women who practiced the art of war”) in Japan tells us that the culture of female warriors were, in ... chronicles alone. Chronicles of the ancient wars in Japan, much like those of ancient Greece and Rome, present ... 3.0 ) By  Martini Fisher Art of War: Onna Bugeisha of Japan and the Ancient Female Warrior Culture ...

   MartiniF - 29/11/2016 - 02:25

3. The ancient Japanese shrine dedicated to curing haemorrhoids

   Japan is known for having its fair share of unique and ...

   aprilholloway - 18/07/2014 - 02:47

4. Kombucha: Revered For Millennia, But Is It Really A Life Saving Brew?

   ... life on the moon. (Vmenkov / Public Domain ) From China to Japan It is notable that despite originating in China, ... is no coincidence. Kombucha was probably first brought to Japan in around 400 AD, by a Korean man named Dr. Kombu. He ... benefits. As a result, the tea became popular throughout Japan, and earned its name from Dr. Kombu, and the suffix ...

   Sarah P Young - 23/05/2019 - 22:59

5. 16 Insanely Cool Suits of Armor

   ... of armor from the armory of the Daimyo (Lord) of Sendai in Japan. It is made with iron, lacquer, silk, and gilt copper. ... SA 4.0 Armor (Yoroi) of Ashikaga Takauji (1305–1358 AD), Japan. Yoroi suits of armor were in use from around the 10th ... of Art , Public Domain. 18 th century Gusoku armor from Japan. The helmet bowl is made from 84 ridged iron plates and ...

   Joanna Gillan - 22/10/2022 - 18:55

6. Lady of Akita: Japanese Statue Weeps, Sheds Blood, and Performs Miracles!

   ... was not expected to recover. Upon awaking, she traveled to Japan and prayed at the Our Lady of Akita shrine. When she ... came to the people of Akita. Top image: Our Lady of Akita, Japan. Photo Source: ( CC BY-SA 4.0 ) By Kerry Sullivan ... The Miracle Hunter. "Akita, Japan (1973-81)." Marian Apparitions. The Miracle Hunter, ...

   Kerry Sullivan - 18/05/2021 - 14:51

7. Pure Luck: The Role of Chance in History

   ... 50 modern countries, reaching from the Sea of Japan to Eastern Europe. In 1273 AD, seeking to expand his ... Empire, Kublai Khan sent a missive to the king of Japan demanding he took to his knee and became a vassal of Mongolia. Instead, the Shogunate prepared Japan for a Mongolian sea invasion, which occurred in 1274 ...

   ashley cowie - 05/10/2018 - 15:17

8. On the Road to Enlightenment: 7 of the World's Most Historic Pilgrimage Routes

   ... most renowned pilgrimage routes. From the scenic trails of Japan to the spiritual heart of Mecca, these routes have been ... the Earth: Mysteries of the Camino de Santiago – Part I Japan’s Okunoin Cemetery, Est. 816 AD: Graveyard for 200,000 Monks The Kumano Kodo, Japan The Kumano Kodo is a network of ancient pilgrimage ...

   Robbie Mitchell - 24/02/2023 - 17:57

9. Kofun Burial Chamber and Two Iron Swords Uncovered in Parking Lot Shrubbery

   A fairly ordinary parking lot in Japan’s Nara prefecture has revealed the Kofun tomb of an ... it for shrubbery.  A fairly ordinary parking lot in Japan’s Nara prefecture has revealed the Kofun tomb of an ... the ‘Funazuka kofun’ (a megalithic tomb or tumulus in Japan, often with a distinctive keyhole-shaped mound) burial ...

   Sahir - 18/09/2023 - 18:48

10. Did Ancient Japanese Fishermen Reach South America 5,000-Years-Ago?

    ... but that they inherited it from prehistoric fishermen from Japan around 3000 BC. Final Jōmon dogū (土偶) earthenware ... crafts in the world. The earliest pottery fragments in Japan were found at the Odai Yamamoto I site in 1998 and date ...

    ashley cowie - 24/02/2023 - 22:31

11. The Mysterious Man from Taured – Evidence for a Parallel Universe?

    ... the man disappearing (forever) a day after arriving in Japan . Moreover, all of his personal documents, such as his ... popular tale of the man from Taured, said to have visited Japan from a parallel universe , is actually a “greatly ... in Tokyo after having presented a fake passport to enter Japan in 1959. This forged passport stated it had been issued ...

    dhwty - 19/11/2022 - 00:58

12. Tales of Old Japan: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai

    Compiled by one of the first foreign diplomats in Japan, this famous collection of classic tales covers an ... that illuminate the island nation's culture. Tales of Old Japan: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of ...

    ancient-origins - 08/04/2016 - 16:48

13. Dying to Live Forever: The Reasons behind Self-Mummification

    ... like-minded people, and they followed him. They toured Japan, repairing temples and building bridges, and they ... to achieve this state of being, though less than 20 in Japan are considered to have been successful. The reasons ... Some visitors sit in front of Tetsumonkai, Churen Temple, Japan. (Credit: Ken Jeremiah) The early Chinese believed that ...

    Ken Jeremiah - 02/06/2015 - 21:49

14. Zombie Powder, Bird Saliva, and Rotten Shark: Would You Try These Ancient Foods?

    ... lost foods of the ancient world. The Matsutake Mushroom, Japan The Matsutake mushroom (pine mushroom) has been ... Domain By Ashley Cowie References Matsutani, Minoru, "Japan's long love affair with 'matsutake'",  The Japan Times , 9 November 2010. Kao, C.Y., and T. Yasumoto, ...

    ashley cowie - 22/01/2018 - 13:56

15. Only Men Can Visit Okinoshima Island in Japan and They Must Strip Naked First

    ... Nestled between the islands of Kyushu and Honshu in Japan, Okinoshima Island carries a tradition that extends ... of the Ancient Shinto Faith Delving into the Depths of Japan’s Mysterious Tonkararin Tunnels Female Presence: A ... By Joanna Gillan Only Men Can Visit Okinoshima Island in Japan and They Must Strip Naked First ...

    Joanna Gillan - 16/09/2023 - 22:53

16. Magic and Mayhem of Japanese Legend: Don’t Try To Out-Trick A Tengu!

    ... A Mini-God . [Online] Available at: https://www.tofugu.com/japan/tengu/ Tokyobling. 2010. Tengu at Kenchoji . [Online] ...

    NisaRyan - 15/07/2019 - 14:01

17. The Turtle Ship: A Contender for the World’s First Armored Battleship

    As a species, humanity has always been shockingly gifted at finding new ways to kill one another. As wars have raged over the millennia, armaments have had to evolve. This has led to some genuinely brilliant ingenuity. Take for example the Korean turtle ship, the Geobukseon. Its design was so brilliant that it was in service for centuries and is often described as being the world’s first armored ship. Its record in battle is impressive, but who came up with its odd design and why was it so successful?

    Robbie Mitchell - 05/10/2022 - 22:55

18. Ancient Origins' Most Extraordinary Archaeological Treasures of 2023

    ... our understanding of the ancient world. From the depths of Japan's kofun burial mounds, where a gigantic sword and ... Giant 7-Foot Sword and Mirror for Demon Slaying found in Japan Tomb An X-ray showing the relative size of the giant ... Institute of Kashihara in Nara Prefecture) Researchers in Japan were excavating an ancient kofun burial mound when they ...

    Gary Manners - 27/12/2023 - 16:52

19. The Oriental Magical Practice of Onmyōdō and Its Checkered History

    The practice of Onmyōdō has a contentious history in Japan and, for reasons that will become clear, was outlawed ... The practice of Onmyōdō has a contentious history in Japan and, for reasons that will become clear, was outlawed ... Yin-Yang and the use of five elements were transmitted to Japan from China along with Buddhism and Confucianism . These ...

    NisaRyan - 11/06/2019 - 23:01

20. More Than Metal: Amazing Historical Suits of Armor

    Armor was commonly used by warriors for protection during combat. In the history of warfare, various types of armor have been used. Some of these, such as the lorica segmentata of the Roman legionaries and the plate armor of the medieval knight, are well-known examples of these protective suits. Others are perhaps less famous and will form the subject of this article. The suits of armor will be divided into three types – those made of metal, those constructed using animal parts, and those made with plant material.

    dhwty - 03/04/2017 - 18:57

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