Luke Paul Crocker

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Why are Snails so common in Medieval European Art?

This was being discussed at work today and the conclusions many of us came to are rather unsatisfying... An example of this sort of this is discussed here:...

27 April 2018 1,784 3 View

What is the Sengoku or Edo period term used for the frames used for suspension punishment and torture on criminals in Japan?

Kōshudai (絞首台)[1] seems to be the conventional term used for "gallows" that are generally used for hanging criminals. But at least in the Edo period 1603–1868, the torture, punishment, and...

08 October 2017 2,160 0 View

Having a hard time finding academic content on the concept of Shin-gyo-so. Is there any more papers floating around here?

I have found this term used in various sources related to different artistic subjects such as tea ceremony, flower arranging, architecture and city design, and so on. having seen it referenced in...

03 April 2015 1,509 2 View

Is there any research on BDSM rope bondage having a similar effect to the Temple Grandin's Squeeze Machine for Aspergers syndrome and Autism?

In my research of classical rope arresting techniques of the samurai I have noticed a calming effect that overcomes many individuals on the autism spectrum (including myself). These techniques...

03 June 2014 910 11 View

What is the earliest use of the term "Iai" (居合)?

In regards to the Japanese practice of sword drawing techniques as found in Iaido, iaijutsu, battodo, battojutsu, etc.

08 October 2013 1,108 13 View

What is the communities thoughts on the meaning of "Shinmyōken" (神妙剣) in the context of classical Japanese martial arts?

Theres several kanji variations such as: 心妙剣. And this term is found in most koryu in different section, and different descriptions.

09 April 2013 2,433 4 View