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Nov
01
The Eight Noble Virtues of a Samurai by Shogun’s Castle

The Eight Noble Virtues of a Samurai by Shogun’s Castle

The Eight Noble Virtues of a Samurai by Shogun’s Castle is a concept album kissed by medieval Japan and the Samurai code.
1 min read
Nov
01
VIking raid on Seville

Raiders Turned Traders: How Vikings Became Cheese Merchants in Medieval Spain

The Vikings pillaged the city and the surrounding areas. Emir Abd ar-Rahman II of Córdoba mobilized and sent a large force against the Vikings under the command of the hajib (chief-minister) Isa ibn Shuhayd.
2 min read
Oct
31
Erik the Red

Lost at Sea: The Forgotten Art of Natural Navigation

Although not all their methods are fully understood, evidence that is woven into the sagas suggests a strong understanding of marine life, in addition to astronomical savvy.
2 min read
Oct
28
VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

The Bridge

A bridge. Two warriors. Only one shall cross.
Oct
24
Samurai Champloo

Samurai Champloo

Join Fuu Kasumi, a clumsy waitress, and samurais Mugen and Jin in a wild ride through Edo Japan, hunting a samurai with a sunflower scent.
1 min read
Oct
21
Shogo

What Tsuba Ring, Tsuka-maki Wrapping, and Sageo String Are Really For

Let’s talk katana. Ever wondered what all the parts are for? Shogo breaks it down and shows an iaidō kata, so you’ll see it in action.
1 min read
Oct
19
Vikings Raid Small World

Vikings Raid Small World

Vikings are raiding the It’s a Small World ride!
Oct
17
Jomsviking by Amon Amarth

Jomsviking by Amon Amarth

The Jomsvikings set the stage for this album. A young guy, in love but losing her, takes a dark turn. Revenge consumes him. It’s no feel-good tale.
1 min read
Oct
15
The Art of Zweihände

The Art of Zweihänder

Dejan Mandić, who illustrated one of my sagas, has unleashed a visual spectacle that will you breathless.
Oct
15
Shaman. Jarl. Failson.

Shaman. Jarl. Failson.

The duplicitous one, known as Hansel, was whispered to be Rådulv’s inept progeny, thus dubbing him “failson.”
1 min read