Denmark struck Viking gold: 50 pristine skeletons from the 9th-10th century unearthed at Åsum. A Viking queen, crazy international trade finds, and even family DNA secrets! ��️🛡️ https://vikingsvssamurai.com/viking-jackpot-50-pristine-skeletons-unearthed-in-denmark-reveal-secrets-of-trade-power-and-a/

So, the Kamakura period, 1185-1333, wasn’t just samurai sword-swingin'. These warriors ran Japan, built a whole political system, and laid down the code that’d shape Bushido. Toss in some Mongols & Zen, and you've got one hell of a legacy. ⚔️ vikingsvssamurai.com/the-samurai-...

The Samurai of the Kamakura Period: A Defining Era of Warriors

The Kamakura samurai weren’t just warriors—they ruled, lived by loyalty and discipline, and embraced Zen’s inner calm. Their legacy? It shaped Japan’s warrior ethos.

Ulfberht swords—crafted with steel so pure, historians are like, "Wait, how'd they do that?!" Some thought it came from the East, but turns out, Europe’s the hero of this tale. New research is cracking the code on these legendary blades.⚔️ vikingsvssamurai.com/one-step-clo...

One Step Closer: Cracking the Mystery of the Viking Blade, Ulfberht

Ulfberht was like a Medieval luxury brand for swords—but unlike your Gucci purse, the swords were of such high quality they were almost … mystical.

Sword-swinging, betrayal-brewing chaos in Bava’s Erik the Conqueror! Forget the flick The Vikings*p, Bava’s got his own bloody twist with epic battles, vibrant style, and family drama that’ll hit you like a spear to the chest. 🔥 vikingsvssamurai.com/erik-the-con...

Erik the Conqueror

Erik the Conqueror is a bold, blood-soaked Viking adventure by Mario Bava. Packed with betrayal, epic battles, and striking visuals, it’s a hidden gem of Italian cinema.

Buckle up, pilgrims! Brynhildr's birth was tragic – mom dies, dad adores her, brother Hansel’s burns with hatred. Fast forward to Japan: Hansel’s a traitor, dad’s dead. Brynhildr’s on a quest for vengeance and he has a plan! 🗡️ Artwork: @bugracomic.bsky.socialvikingsvssamurai.com/oath-of-veng...

Oath of Vengeance

Brynhildr’s birth caused her mother’s death, leading to her father’s deep love and Hansel’s growing resentment. In Japan, Hansel betrays them, killing their father. Brynhildr vows revenge.

Hiroshi’s village? Yeah, it's peaceful—until samurai come for tribute and Vikings swoop in, turning the place into a nightmare of chains and fear. Family, honor, and blood are all that remain. Inspired by Morten Oxenboell's work. Artwork: @bugracomic.bsky.socialvikingsvssamurai.com/thralls/

Thralls

In a peaceful village, Hiroshi hides his sister as bandits attack. Samurai demand tribute, but Vikings soon arrive, only to enslave the villagers in brutal rule.

Comic book layouts? Yeah, it’s an art form, baby. Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou is the guy schooling you in Strip Panel Naked. He breaks down how artists control your eyes, pace, and action. Masterclass of the craft! Watch now! 🔥 vikingsvssamurai.com/strip-panel-...

Strip Panel Naked

Taking a look at why the best comic books work the way they do, by breaking them down and analysing the work that's gone into them.

So I’m chillin’ in Boston, when Buğra Batuhan Berah drops the last pages of VIKINGS vs SAMURAI in my lap. And folks—these pages? Pure. Freakin'. Fire. Hiroshi & Emi? Trapped between savage Vikings, merciless samurai, and bandits. It’s brutal. Get the newsletter: vikingsvssamurai.com/untitled-3/#...

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Buğra just sent the final pages of VIKINGS vs SAMURAI—beautiful, brutal, and tragic. Meet Hiroshi and Emi in “Thralls.” Sign up now for every blood-soaked issue!

Samurai flicks ain’t all about flashy swordplay. When the Last Sword is Drawn is about the heart of duty and sacrifice. Kanichiro Yoshimura’s fighting for his family in a world falling apart, and every swing’s got a price. Tragic, raw, and unforgettable. 🔗 vikingsvssamurai.com/when-the-las...

When the Last Sword is Drawn

When the Last Sword is Drawn is a gut-wrenching tale of a samurai torn between honor and family, battling to survive as Japan’s old ways crumble around him.

ever hear of Empress Jingū? Yeah, she invaded Korea while pregnant—talk about legendary! Stephen Turnbull’s Samurai Women 1184-1877 digs into Japan’s badass female warriors like never before. This ain’t your average history lesson. 👊 vikingsvssamurai.com/samurai-wome...

Samurai Women 1184–1877

Discover the untold stories of Japan's female warriors, from Empress Jingo-kogo to the women of the samurai class. Unveiling their roles, weapons, training, and beliefs, this book brings their history...