Jarl

Jarl

Sep
20
Valknut coin

Unraveling the Mystery of Wednesday: A Dive into Its Norse Origins

In Norse mythology, Odin was often depicted as a wanderer, seeking knowledge and insight from the cosmos.
1 min read
Sep
19
The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs

The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs

Discover over 850 outdoor clues and signs with Tristan Gooley’s ultimate guide. Uncover nature's secrets with two decades of outdoor experience.
1 min read
Sep
15
Gamal Hennessy

Gamal Hennessy’s The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing

I backed Comics Connection's Gamal Hennessy’s The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing.
Sep
14
Battling the Fates: A Tale of Creativity in the Shadow of For Honor

Battling the Fates: A Tale of Creativity in the Shadow of For Honor

I was ready to throw in the towel. My dreams shattered. I cursed the fates, gods, and every creative soul who had ever dared thought they had a tale to tell.
2 min read
Sep
13
Thor‘s coin

Thor‘s Day!

It‘s all about Thor, the Norse god of Thunder!
1 min read
Sep
01
Viksø helmet

The Truth Behind Viking Helmets Revealed!

The paper’s authors say the decorated helmets would have been worn for symbolic reasons rather than as battle gear. At the time they were made, Scandinavian societies were moving from Sun worship to reverence for gods associated with animals.
2 min read
Aug
31
Samurai helmet

Armor Evolution: A Samurai’s Journey Through Time

Generally speaking, Japanese armour could be classified by their construction in three large groups—scale armours, lamellar armours and full-plate armours.
1 min read
Aug
21
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

Netflix's Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan explores the Sengoku period's chaos, with warlords battling for supremacy. Historical drama meets expert insights in a gripping narrative.
Aug
14
The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline by Shogun's Castle

The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline by Shogun's Castle

Shogun’s Castle album, The Ancient Arts of Self​-​Discipline, is a journey through the eight-fold path, a pilgrimage of self-discovery and enlightenment, just like those old-school Japanese samurai-warriors used to do.
1 min read
Aug
07
The Samurai

The Samurai

In his latest book, Stephen Turnbull goes beyond battles to reveal the real samurai vibe: suicide rituals, vendettas, art, and poetry.
1 min read