Jarl

Jarl

May
30
Seven Samurai

How Seven Samurai Became the Blueprint for Modern Action Cinema

Seven Samurai (1954) didn’t just change cinem, it became the blueprint for every badass misfit-squad story that followed.
2 min read
May
27
Hardblade

A Sword in the Blender

This HEMA sword-fight Blender animation hits hard with realism, speed, and soul. A stylish, sharp-edged surprise.
2 min read
Apr
21
Hidari

Blood, Wood, and Vengeance: The Stop-Motion Samurai Fury of Hidari

Betrayed, maimed, and out for blood—Jingoro Hidari carves vengeance with a mech arm in this stop-motion samurai revenge tale.
1 min read
Feb
14
The White Viking

The White Viking

Baptized, exiled, hunted, Askur fakes death in blood, Embla flees the king. A church burns, a father falls, and fate tightens its grip.
3 min read
Feb
07
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Duel at Ganryu Island isn’t just a trilogy closer, it’s a masterclass in endings. No nostalgia bait, no excess. Just Musashi, Kojiro, and the duel that seals a legend.
3 min read
Jan
30
Kamakura period samurai armor

The Evolution of Samurai Armor and Weapons

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI felt like a wild fever dream, but research turned fantasy into life. Samurai armor? Weapons? Pure evolution.
2 min read
Jan
28
The Mastodon Ultimate Comic Book Starter Pack

The Mastodon Ultimate Comic Book Starter Pack

Social media is a Category 5 shitstorm. I ditched X, Facebook, and Instagram. Now I’m thriving on Mastodon, the no-BS clubhouse of creators. Join me.
2 min read
Jan
15
Axes and Katanas: When Norse Myths Collide with Samurai Legends

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
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