VIKINGS vs SAMURAI
A Comic Book of Savagery and Honor

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Jan
08
Norse America

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
Peasants

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

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

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

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
Samurai women

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

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
Yule

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

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
Dec
18
VIking jewelry

The Viking Art: Runestones, Bling, and Woodwork

Viking art was bold, raw, and legendary—runestones shouted stories, jewelry symbolized power, and woodwork turned timber into timeless masterpieces.
3 min read