Japan is often thought of as a very formal, polite society. While this is true in modern times, the Japanese feudal periods were anything but.
Ancient Roman Coliseum
Ancient Rome was the dominant power for hundreds of years and left a mark on the word. The ancient Roman Coliseum is the single structure that most exemplifies this fact.
An Overview of the Samurai
Given their noble role in most Hollywood movies, you might be surprised to find the discussion of the Samurai is a somewhat controversial area, particularly as to how the Samurai actually acted.