Medieval Japan may call to mind honorable sword-wielding samurai and stealthy ninja assassins. These figures, often seen in popular movies and games about pre-modern Japan, are only loosely based on ...

Mirage was the preceding entry to Assassin's Creed Shadows. The game was a return to roots for the franchise after the series shifted gears into RPG territory with Origins. It was a short but focused ...

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 ...