NOVA Secrets of the Samurai Sword
The ancient art and science behind a Japanese warrior's prized weapon Details
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Way of the Samurai Warrior
Capture the essence of the Japanese samurai code of honor, from choosing life over death t...
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Metal Fundamentals
Why defects make metal stronger, how hardness differs from toughness, and other marvels of...
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History of the Samurai
In this time line, follow the millennium-long story of these legendary Japanese warriors.
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The Structure of Metal
In this interactive, explore metal at the atomic level.
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