The idea that the female buried in the famous warrior grave could have fought as a horseback archer was deeply intriguing. And I found myself wondering whether that ancient martial technique may ...

An archer of supreme skill ... Along with roughly two dozen female warriors, she formed a band posthumously called the Joshitai, or “women’s army”. They were equipped with armor and weapons ...

Discover the powerful and largely untold history of Japan’s Onna-musha - female samurai warriors who stood alongside men on ...

A podcast series celebrating the lives of six historical women has been released by one of West Yorkshire's top museums. The Leeds-based Royal Armouries has launched Warrior Women, which delves ...