The belief in a protective divine shield—as well as in Zen Buddhism, which allowed soldiers to overcome their fear of dying—became essential to the samurai way of life. The warriors believed ...

"That's what the Olympics are about." Samurai soldiers have played a huge part in Japanese history since at least the 12th Century. Although samurais themselves no longer exist, "bushido" - the ...

"That's what the Olympics are about." Samurai soldiers have played a huge part in Japanese history since at least the 12th Century. Although samurais themselves no longer exist, "bushido" - the ...

The Last Samurai sees Nathan Algren, a former soldier down on his luck who fought against Indigenous Americans during the ...