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 ...

It's the remains of an ancient sword. Most of the blade has turned to rust, but the hilt is very finely crafted. The Ancient Sword is an Artifact item used in the Museum. Donating this item to ...

AMMAN — Tucked away in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, the town of Al Mushairfeh is emerging as a site of historical significance, once central to the ancient art of sword-making. Recent archaeological ...

GIFU—Toshiya Nakata set himself the task of unlocking the secrets behind the strength of Japanese swords after he became fascinated with their beauty a few years ago. “Japanese swords ...

NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture--A special exhibition that brings together some of the nation’s finest swords is being held at the Treasures Museum attached to Nikko Futarasan jinja shrine here.