Jarl

Jarl

Sep
04
Mushikera

Mushikera

After a grueling day, I unwind with Mushikera comics from Dave Fowler. It’s ultra-violence meets Chanbara—a tribute to Kurosawa and Mifune. Grab it!
1 min read
Sep
04
Loki

Norse Myths and the Rising Popularity of Loki in Pagan Communities

Loki is all about embracing chaos, questioning norms, and shaking things up, making him the perfect symbol for today’s dynamic spiritual movement.
4 min read
Aug
30
How to Train Your Dragon

How to Train Your Dragon

Researching VIKINGS vs. SAMURAI means binge-watching films like How to Train Your Dragon. Vikings with Scottish accents? Sure, why not.
3 min read
Aug
29
The 4K Restoration of Seven Samurai

The 4K Restoration of Seven Samurai

Missed Seven Samurai in Chicago, but caught the 4K restoration in San Diego. It’s a must-see on the big screen—sharp visuals, epic storytelling.
2 min read
Aug
28
Tomoe Gozen

Onna-Bugeisha: Japan’s Fearless Female Warriors

Think samurai culture is just dudes in armor? Wrong. Meet the onna-bugeisha—badass female warriors who fought, led, and proved the warrior spirit knows no gender.
4 min read
Aug
27
Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare

Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare

Writing VIKINGS vs SAMURAI, I realized I knew nothing about samurai. But Antony Cummins’ book cracked open their true world for me.
2 min read
Aug
23
Vendetta of a Samurai

Vendetta of a Samurai

In Vendetta of a Samurai, Araki, a samurai, must fight his friend Jinza. Their tense, realistic duel shows the true grit of battle beyond legends.
3 min read
Aug
21
The Orkneyinga Saga

In Our Time: The Orkneyinga Saga

Melvyn Bragg and esteemed guests explore the epic “Saga of the Earls of Orkney,” unraveling the Viking power plays and legends that shaped the icy isles and beyond.
1 min read
Aug
17
Vikings at War

Vikings at War

Vikings at War explores Viking warfare, from weapons and tactics to conquest campaigns. Richly illustrated, it’s a vivid portrayal of an exciting epoch.
2 min read
Aug
16
The Vikings

The Vikings

The Vikings blends myth and history, with Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis leading epic adventures in stunning fjords. Fierce battles and sibling rivalry abound!
3 min read