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Jan
15
Axes and Katanas: When Norse Myths Collide with Samurai Legends
Norse myths meet Kamakura’s samurai ethos—a clash of gods, warriors, and bloody justice shaped by history’s fiercest cultures.
3 min read
Jan
08
Rewriting History: The Myths and Realities of Norse America
Discover how myths of Norse exploration shape national identities, challenge Columbus, and reveal hidden truths about Greenland and indigenous histories.
3 min read
Jan
07
Swords and Rice: The Economic Role of the Samurai
Swords in one hand, ledgers in the other—samurai were warriors, land managers, and taxmen, balancing honor, blood, and rice.
2 min read
Jan
01
Frost, Fire, and Fury: The World of Norse Mythology
Jörmungandr coils the world, Loki plots, Fenrir howls, and Ragnarok waits to burn it all down. Epic, right?
3 min read
Jan
01
Master of Puppets
On the beach, Brynhildr eyes the distant castle as Takeshi, scarred by loss, reveals his family’s vices and a plan to infiltrate Tsukamoto-sama’s domain.
1 min read
Dec
31
The Spirit of the Samurai
The Spirit of the Samurai is a stunning, stop-motion Metroidvania dripping with feudal Japan vibes. Gorgeous, moody, and hauntingly unforgettable.
1 min read
Dec
30
The Untold Story of Japan’s Female Samurai Who Refused to Stay in Their Place
When you think “samurai,” think again: meet the onna-bugeisha—female warriors of Japan. Sharp blades, sharper grit, and legends untold.
2 min read
Dec
29
Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us
Critchley’s Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us hit me like Zeus’s bolt—tragedy isn’t neat; it’s raw, messy, and dares you to face life’s chaos head-on.
4 min read
Dec
24
Yuletide Origins
Yuletide: Odin rides, fires roar, and ghosts haunt the sky. This ain’t cozy—it’s Norse winter, life’s cycle, and Santa’s kick ass origins.
2 min read
Dec
20
In the Shadow of the Raven
In the Shadow of the Raven (1988) isn’t just Viking drama—it’s raw, bloody myth come alive. Love, vengeance, and Icelandic grit collide epically.
4 min read