Nov
04
Sámi Mojo, Samurai, and Vikings
The ancient settlers in Japan were a motley crew, including Finns, Huns, Tungusic tribes, and Mongols.
1 min read
Books
You wouldn’t know it, but behind the scenes, I do a ton of research to make VIKINGS vs SAMURAI a gripping story and a world you can immerse yourself in. Fortunately for both of us, the research is a hell of a lot of fun!
Oct
05
The Viking Way
Diving into Neil S. Price’s The Viking Way for research on Vikings vs. Samurai.
2 min read
Sep
19
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’s The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing
I backed Comics Connection's Gamal Hennessy’s The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing.
Aug
07
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
Jul
11
The Saga of the Volsungs with The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok
From the translator of the bestselling Poetic Edda comes a gripping new rendering of two great sagas. Explore the legendary heroic family through the tales of Sigurd, Brynhild, and Ragnar Lothbrok.
1 min read
Jul
10
George Sansom’s A History of Japan to 1134
Little did I know that VIKINGS vs SAMURAI would lead me down a rabbit hole of captivating research.
Jul
04
Beowulf: A New Translation
Maria Dahvana Headley’s Beowulf flips the script, revealing new elements unseen in English before. It’s a fresh take that’ll change how you see the old story.
Jun
21
The Mongol Invasions of Japan, 1274 and 1281
From Xanadu, Kubla Khan plotted Japan’s invasion. Only after acquiring Korea did he gain the maritime resources needed for the operation.
May
15
Shamanism: Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy
Mircea Eliade’s Shamanism is a foundational work on the mysterious phenomenon, spanning 2.5 millennia of human history across the globe.
1 min read