By D.W. Roach | MarauderBooks.com Few images evoke the Viking Age as sharply as the axe—broad-bladed, utilitarian, and deadly. But the truth behind the Norse axe is far richer than our modern pop-culture silhouette. To understand Viking warfare, you have to begin with the everyday lives of the people who fought—and the tool they carried … Continue reading The Viking Axe: Tool of the Farm, Terror of the Field
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The Art and History of Stacking Firewood
by D.W. Roach There’s something deeply satisfying about stacking firewood — the scent of freshly split oak or birch, the rhythmic sound of wood on wood, and the promise of warmth in the colder months ahead. It’s one of those simple seasonal rituals that feels timeless, connecting us not only to nature but also to … Continue reading The Art and History of Stacking Firewood