Apr
13
Beowulf: A New Verse Translation
In Beowulf: A New Verse Translation,Seamus Heaney unearths the power in this ancient yarn. He revitalizes the epic for the twenty-first century.
Jarl
Apr
06
In Our Time: Cnut
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Danish prince who became King of England in 1016, and restored stability and prosperity to the troubled country he inherited.
1 min read
Apr
01
One Step Closer: Cracking the Mystery of the Viking Blade, Ulfberht
Ulfberht was like a Medieval luxury brand for swords—but unlike your Gucci purse, the swords were of such high quality they were almost … mystical.
2 min read
Mar
30
Blade of the Immortal
A lone warrior seeks redemption. His sword, an extension of his tormented soul, carves a path through shadows and foes alike. Betrayal and honor collide as he confronts demons and destiny.
1 min read
Mar
14
Strip Panel Naked
Taking a look at why the best comic books work the way they do, by breaking them down and analysing the work that's gone into them.
1 min read
Mar
07
The Legend of the Satsuma Samurai by Hiroshi Hirata
Hiroshi Hirata’s The Legend of the Satsuma Samurai tells the story of Japan’s fiercest samurai who learns humility working as a peasant
Mar
07
Ronin
In a dystopian future, a samurai warrior is resurrected to seek vengeance against a centuries-old sorcerer. Bloody clashes, intricate plot twists, and intense showdowns ensue as ancient mysticism collides with cyberpunk chaos.
1 min read
Feb
16
Samurai and Ninja: The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique
In Samurai and Ninja, Cummins separates myth from reality, portraying Japanese warriors as they were during Japan's tumultuous feudal era.
1 min read
Feb
14
Kagemusha
A thief steps into a warlord's shadow. Feudal battles rage, identities blur. A kingdom’s fate rests on a secret. Akira Kurosawa’s epic drama melds intrigue and conflict, painting a vivid portrait of power, sacrifice, and the illusion of leadership.
2 min read
Feb
09
Path of the Assassin by Kazuo Koike
Koike and Kojima present the saga of ninja Hanzo Hattori and his allegiance to Tokugawa Ieyasu. This unadulterated, classic-sized series is a prized gem in the samurai tales.
1 min read