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Asian History Ninjas: How Japanese Spies Evolved into Pop Culture Heroes Ninjas were the ultimate espionage agents in Japan’s feudal...
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Asian History Mahatma Gandhi HISTORY.com Editors Dinodia Photos/Getty Images Published: July 30, 2010Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Table of contents 1 Early...
How the Samurai Sword Shaped Modern Kitchen Knives
As katanas fell out of use, blacksmiths turned to the culinary industry. Marina Wang AFP via Getty Images Published: April 01,...
Samurai and Bushido
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5 Ways Japanese Culture Took Hold in America: From Sushi to Cinema
From food to film, Japanese culture has left a lasting mark on the United States. Kristen Lopez Getty Images Published: May...
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Asian History China’s Overlooked Role in World War II China was a vital, but often forgotten, member of the Allies...
What Is Sanskrit?
This ancient language shaped religion, literature and philosophy across South Asia. JC Joseph Bennington-Castro Getty Images Published: June 09, 2026Last Updated: June...
Who Are the Mandinka?
Find out more about the Mali descendants. Sarah Pruitt Published: April 15, 2016Last Updated: January 31, 2025 Mansa Musa, King of Mali,...
Nelson Mandela: His Written Legacy
Read excerpts from letters, speeches and memoirs reflecting on each stage of his life—from the innocence of a tribal village...
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African History When Nelson Mandela Became a Free Man South African officials had tried to make the anti-apartheid campaigner disappear....
