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!
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
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
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
13
Jackson Crawford

Jackson Crawford

Real expertise in Norse language and myth, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus.
1 min read
Oct
10
Futha by Heilung

Futha by Heilung

With lyrics from old Icelandic poetry and more female voices, Heilung takes you back to a time before Christianity and modern politics, connecting you with something ancient and primal.
1 min read
Oct
05
The Viking Way

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

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
01
Viksø helmet

The Truth Behind Viking Helmets Revealed!

The paper’s authors say the decorated helmets would have been worn for symbolic reasons rather than as battle gear. At the time they were made, Scandinavian societies were moving from Sun worship to reverence for gods associated with animals.
2 min read
Aug
31
Samurai helmet

Armor Evolution: A Samurai’s Journey Through Time

Generally speaking, Japanese armour could be classified by their construction in three large groups—scale armours, lamellar armours and full-plate armours.
1 min read