Sources

Sources

I’m knee-deep in research for VIKINGS vs SAMURAI, crafting a world that’ll swallow you whole. And you know what? Research ain’t half bad—it’s a durn good time!
Sep
06
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron

Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron

In Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron, Hideo Gosha blends film noir with jidai geki, crafting a genre-bending masterpiece of heists, revenge, and societal critique.
4 min read
Aug
30
How to Train Your Dragon

How to Train Your Dragon

Researching VIKINGS vs. SAMURAI means binge-watching films like How to Train Your Dragon. Vikings with Scottish accents? Sure, why not.
3 min read
Aug
29
The 4K Restoration of Seven Samurai

The 4K Restoration of Seven Samurai

Missed Seven Samurai in Chicago, but caught the 4K restoration in San Diego. It’s a must-see on the big screen—sharp visuals, epic storytelling.
2 min read
Aug
27
Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare

Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare

Writing VIKINGS vs SAMURAI, I realized I knew nothing about samurai. But Antony Cummins’ book cracked open their true world for me.
2 min read
Aug
23
Vendetta of a Samurai

Vendetta of a Samurai

In Vendetta of a Samurai, Araki, a samurai, must fight his friend Jinza. Their tense, realistic duel shows the true grit of battle beyond legends.
3 min read
Aug
21
The Orkneyinga Saga

In Our Time: The Orkneyinga Saga

Melvyn Bragg and esteemed guests explore the epic “Saga of the Earls of Orkney,” unraveling the Viking power plays and legends that shaped the icy isles and beyond.
1 min read
Aug
17
Vikings at War

Vikings at War

Vikings at War explores Viking warfare, from weapons and tactics to conquest campaigns. Richly illustrated, it’s a vivid portrayal of an exciting epoch.
2 min read
Aug
16
The Vikings

The Vikings

The Vikings blends myth and history, with Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis leading epic adventures in stunning fjords. Fierce battles and sibling rivalry abound!
3 min read
Aug
09
The Longships

The Longships

The Long Ships, a 1964 adventure film, dazzles with stunning visuals and action. Directed by Jack Cardiff and starring Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier, it pits Vikings against Moors in a quest for a giant golden bell, though the script and historical accuracy falter.
2 min read
Aug
02
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail

Kurosawa’s gem, The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail, is a tight, hour-long film features Prince Yoshitsune and his six samurai evading his power-hungry brother. With minimalist sets and sparse action, Kurosawa adds humor through a comedic porter.
2 min read