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But what if, Black Butler's new season asks, there was a hidden village deep in the German forest where witches (or at least those persecuted as such) still live? As a series, Yana Tobasa's Black ...

The guest was left stunned after finding out the true value of a wooden Japanese inro which his mother had picked up for 50p ...

Though the era of the samurai warriors officially ended in the late 19th century, their legend and legacy continue to thrive and influence ... The Historical Roots of Samurai Influence Originating in ...