Studying the mathematical accomplishments of ancient India and Japan uncovers a fascinating history of innovation and ...

Their discoveries, half a century ago on March 21, sparked a boom in studies of ancient Japanese history. Among the best-known pictures is one of noblewomen called “Asuka Beauties.” ...

By bnm Gulf bureau Iraq has retrieved several stolen archaeological pieces from Japan and Switzerland through intensive ...

But no remains had been found to help fill in the gap between ancient ... other parts of Japan, this would correspond to the early part of the Jomon Period. The gap in the history of human ...

The powerful 12,000-year-old art of Taiko drumming has been used in worship and battle throughout Japanese history. In this episode, visually-impaired content maker Lucy Edwards learns about the ...

The ancient Japanese were fortunate. They could “leave the world.” We can, too, and some of us do, but it’s seen as defeat rather than victory; aberration, not religious awakening.

The region also boasts a rich history ... World Heritage Site known for its ancient forests and diverse ecosystem. This mystical island is home to some of Japan’s oldest cedar trees, some ...

There are endless urban centers to visit in Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto ... The Week delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up The ancient coexists with the modern in Fukuoka.

Iraq's foreign minister declared the successful retrieval of various artifacts and textured paintings from Japan and ...