Teachers are encouraged to read “Medieval Japan: An Introductory Essay,” by historian Ethan Segal, prior to conducting this lesson. The introductory essay may also be assigned to students with ...

These shrewd leaders led their armies to multiple victories on the battlefield that put the island nation closer to unification after decades of political turmoil. Three samurais helped to unify the ...

For hundreds of years, samurai, a class of elite warriors, shaped Japanese history, and tales of their exploits and adventures remain the stuff of legends. One of the most fascinating and mysterious ...

Beneath the shogun stood samurai, peasants, craftsmen, and merchants. The structure of medieval Japan reveals a society built on loyalty, order, and survival. 'Removal of Ukrainian flag is deeply ...