Medieval Japanese culture, influenced by Confucian ideals, imposed strict gender roles. While Japanese women had more power ...

One of the great things about computer games is that anything is possible – except women who fight, apparently.

These girls' or boys' names add humour to a story ... Water is as powerful as wind and fire when used to launch an attack. Some warriors use water or related techniques to attack the enemy.

New discoveries are breaking old assumptions about Viking women, rewriting history by restoring them to their rightful place on the battlefield.

Boudicca, who’s name means “Bringer of Victory,” was an ancient British Celtic queen who died around 60 CE, after leading her ...