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.
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.
Jackson Crawford
Real expertise in Norse language and myth, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus.
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.
The Viking Way
Diving into Neil S. Price’s The Viking Way for research on Vikings vs. Samurai.
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.
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.
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.
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
Netflix's Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan explores the Sengoku period's chaos, with warlords battling for supremacy. Historical drama meets expert insights in a gripping narrative.
The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline by Shogun's Castle
Shogun’s Castle album, The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline, is a journey through the eight-fold path, a pilgrimage of self-discovery and enlightenment, just like those old-school Japanese samurai-warriors used to do.
