NOVA Secrets of the Samurai Sword
The ancient art and science behind a Japanese warrior's prized weapon Details
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The Stuff of Metal
Find out why defects make metal stronger, how hardness differs from toughness, and other marvels of metal
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Way of the Warrior
Capture the essence of the samurai code of honor, from choosing life over death to stifling a yawn.
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Making a Masterpiece
Step by painstaking step, see what it takes to create a samurai sword.
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History of the Samurai
In this time line, follow the story of these legendary warriors.
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