Japanese swords are called "metal made art." The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery. Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed ...

Dated to the 16th century ... of this Bronze-Age dagger, learn more about the Minoans and other lost civilizations. Or, read about another ancient weapon, the Durandal Sword, and how it was ...

Twenty-two of the 31 blades are categorized as “koto” (old swords), which date to around the 16th century and earlier. The collection allows stylistic comparison of the five major sword making ...