He was plotting a rebellion against the king.

He outsmarted his competitors by using a contrarian business strategy.

He succeeded in business by going against the grain.

Learning about the existence of Yamatai-koku is very interesting.

I love period dramas.

He survived through the Dark Ages.

That movie contained many anachronistic elements.

He devoted his youth to baseball.

This piece of art reflects the zeitgeist of its time.

The Age of Enlightenment was a period when science and reason were emphasized.