The Hidden Fortress follows two medieval peasants as they escort ... Beneath the typical samurai's helmet was a mortal man hoping to survive the field of battle. Beneath Vader's helmet is a ...

Samurai weaponry and armor from Ichijodani includes (left to ... Since most Japanese cities dating to the medieval period are still occupied, it has often been difficult for archaeologists to ...

A 17th century suit of armor made of gold featuring the crest of the Daté family, daimyo of Sendai. Photograph By The Met, Rogers Fund 1904 The heavily armored samurai, the warrior class of ...

From Roman "fish scale" armor to Japanese samurai suits, these examples of ... to the gleaming plate armor of medieval knights, armor has evolved over millennia to protect soldiers in battle.

Japan's most legendary samurai wasn't just known for his combat skills— Tadakatsu was a medieval fashion icon ... his instantly recognizable deer horn helmet (kazuno wakidate kabuto), sporting ...

Samurai helmets and samurai warrior figures are common ... featuring designs modelled on those actually worn by famous medieval warriors. They are made with up to 430 grams of gold each, worth ...

This module focuses on Japan’s medieval period, including the Kamakura (1185-1333), the Muromachi (1336-1573), and the Momoyama (1573-1603) shogunates. Photograph ...