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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
Jan
01
Frost, Fire, and Fury: The World of Norse Mythology

Frost, Fire, and Fury: The World of Norse Mythology

Jörmungandr coils the world, Loki plots, Fenrir howls, and Ragnarok waits to burn it all down. Epic, right?
3 min read
Jan
01
Master of Puppets

Master of Puppets

On the beach, Brynhildr eyes the distant castle as Takeshi, scarred by loss, reveals his family’s vices and a plan to infiltrate Tsukamoto-sama’s domain.
1 min read
Dec
31
The Spirit of the Samurai

The Spirit of the Samurai

The Spirit of the Samurai is a stunning, stop-motion Metroidvania dripping with feudal Japan vibes. Gorgeous, moody, and hauntingly unforgettable.
1 min read
Dec
30
Samurai women

The Untold Story of Japan’s Female Samurai Who Refused to Stay in Their Place

When you think “samurai,” think again: meet the onna-bugeisha, female warriors of Japan. Sharp blades, sharper grit, and legends untold.
2 min read
Dec
29
Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us

Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us

Critchley’s Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us hit me like Zeus’s bolt! Tragedy isn’t neat; it’s raw, messy, and dares you to face life’s chaos head-on.
4 min read
Dec
24
Yule

Yuletide Origins

Yuletide: Odin rides, fires roar, and ghosts haunt the sky. This ain’t cozy. It’s Norse winter, life’s cycle, and Santa’s kick ass origins.
2 min read