For millennia swords have held deep cultural significance in both Asia and Europe. In this episode of Crossing Cultures, we head to Toledo in Spain and Longquan in China to meet the swordsmiths still ...

KING Arthur had one: A medieval sword so strong it was deemed magical. Some have survived to this day. Now we have any inkling of how and where they were forged. Swords forged of secret steels were ...

Dredgers working on the Korte Linschoten River in the Dutch region of Utrecht made an unexpected discovery in the mud: a metre-long sword. At first glance, it appeared to be just like any other ...

Japanese Samurai swords, known as katana, hold a special place in the world of weaponry and are revered for their exceptional craftsmanship and historical significance. Katana's unique design and ...