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Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces a black samurai – that’s not as unprecedented as critics claim

Fans of the video game franchise Assasin’s Creed have been pining for a game set in feudal Japan for decades. In theory, it looked like a match made in heaven.

The Conversation

Shogun: How an Englishman from Kent made an extraordinary journey to become the first western samurai

The new FX/Disney+ series, adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel, is the most-nominated show at this year’s Emmy Awards. As Kevin E G Perry writes, both the book and show take inspiration from the remarkable true story of William Adams, the first Englishman to set foot in Japan

The Independent UK

Shōgun: why the English samurai’s life and legacy still grip Japan 400 years on

Epic new TV adaptation of the 1975 novel reignites interest in the exploits of the Kent sailor William Adams

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You've never seen a Samurai story like this: FX's Shōgun is beautifully brilliant

This stunning saga of war, passion and power in 1600 feudal Japan is a must-see on Disney+

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A terrible and most mysterious murder tragedy

IN this second of a four-part series on infamous unsolved Scottish murders, I am going to write about a truly baffling case which remains officially…

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‘Economy on fire:’ Texas adds nation-topping 650,000 jobs in 2022

Texas added 650,100 jobs in 2022, more than any state and more than double its historical average, as the economy continued to expand and leave the pandemic hangover behind.

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Do you need 8 glasses of water a day? Hydration scientists demystify the number

Your hydration needs depend on many factors including weather, activity level, and what foods you're eating.

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