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.
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.
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.
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.
Thor‘s Day!
It‘s all about Thor, the Norse god of Thunder!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Samurai
In his latest book, Stephen Turnbull goes beyond battles to reveal the real samurai vibe: suicide rituals, vendettas, art, and poetry.