The Nagato area flies under the radar of everyone but Japanese travellers, who have long seen the appeal of its onsen towns, craggy isles and fishing heritage

Samurai rose to be global emblems of honour and courage, but their story doesn’t always match the myths they told about themselves, as a British Museum exhibition shows

Explore a little-visited region where Shinto gods congregate and masked dancers tell ancient legends

ENGINEERING THE END OF MEDIEVAL WARFARE

Strange phenomena have always drawn crowds and history is replete with miracles that have been witnessed by many people

Although I realise that it is a favourite pastime among historians, particularly the British, to demonstrate that our idols have feet of clay, I must protest at the inclusion of Winston Churchill in t