A wakizashi was a 17th-century short sword carried by samurai in feudal Japan. The weapon was often paired with a katana and was used as a backup sword for fighting in close quarters.

Restoration work on a metal artifact found in Berlin, Germany, has revealed it to be an "ornately decorated" Japanese sword that possibly dates to the 17th century.

Archaeologists are learning more about Historic Jamestowne as they excavate a 17th-century well discovered at the site last year.

A rare sword from the Kalmar War's early 17th century has been discovered by archaeologists from Arkeologerna, according to a report by Heritage Daily.

The 17th-century sword was found in a cellar that was destroyed during World War II, but it's unknown how it ended up there.

Why Was This Mummified 17th-Century Bishop Buried With a Fetus? The stillborn baby was likely the grandson of Peder Winstrup, whose well-preserved remains have been the subject of much study ...