Two traditional Japanese river boats, handcrafted by Bates students and launched into Lake Andrews five years ago, are part of the re-creation of feudal Japan for the TV adaptation of Shōgun, which ...

For shipwright Dave Sharp, most interesting aspect of restoring the 63-year-old fishing vessel the Crystal S is its cultural heritage.

In February, millions of TV viewers tuned in to Hulu and FX to watch the world premiere of “Shōgun,” a 10-part miniseries based on the 1975 best-selling novel by James Clavell. Because the story is ...