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!
Jul
15
Viking teet

A Dental Odyssey Through the Oral Health of Norse Warriors

Toothpick use, tooth filing, and infection treatments discovered by researchers. Lead author Carolina Bertilsson suggests filed front teeth could be an identity marker. Notably, all cases studied were male.
2 min read
Jul
11
Richard Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelung

Richard Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelung

Richard Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelung, transformed into graphic novels by DC Comics, is a mind-blowing epic. Heroes, heroines, dragons, and epic adventures await!
2 min read
Jul
11
The Saga of the Volsungs with The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok

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
04
Beowulf: A New Translation

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.
2 min read
Jun
24
Vinland Saga

Vinland Saga

Embark on a Viking saga of revenge and power with Thorfinn in Makoto Yukimura's epic manga Vinland Saga. 27 volumes of deep storytelling, now brought to life in a gripping 24-episode anime by Wit Studio and MAPPA!
Jun
21
The Mongol Invasions of Japan, 1274 and 1281

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.
Jun
04
Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai: Honor, Blades, and Bloodshed

Seven Samurai is a testament to the power of storytelling and the genius of Akira Kurosawa. It demands your attention, your emotions, and your admiration.
2 min read
Jun
01
Battle of Svolder

The Mysteries of the Jomsvikings: Legends, Lore, and Lost Fortresses

The Jomsvikings, a legendary Viking order of the 10th and 11th centuries, were rumored to worship Norse gods. They fought for the highest bidder, even Christians, foreshadowing later religious orders.
1 min read
May
31
Jomsborg stronghold

Unearthing Jomsborg: The Thrilling Viking Discovery That’s Rewriting History

Further analysis and research are needed to establish the full extent and importance of the unearthed remains. However, Filipowiak is confident, estimating an "80 percent certainty" that the site corresponds to the 10th-century stronghold associated with Jomsborg.
1 min read
May
29
The Northman

The Northman: A Saga of Revenge

Robert Eggers masterfully orchestrates this tale of vengeance and honor, with Alexander Skarsgård's chilling performance leading a stellar cast. The film's meticulous craftsmanship immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful Viking world, where every frame is a work of art.
2 min read