Landnama is a survival-based video game developed by Sonderland Games set in Viking Age Iceland, revolving around the Norse settlement of the island. The title of the video game references the medieval manuscript Landnámabók (i.e. the Book of the Settlements in Old Icelandic or Old Norse) which recounts the Norse colonisation of Iceland during the…
Hnefatafl (alternatively known as tafl, tablut, or kongens bord, i.e. king’s board; hnefi means closed hand or fist, but in this context the king piece, and tafl board in Old Norse, therefore king’s board) is a turn-based indie and strategy video game developed by Philippe Schober inspired by the eponymous ancient board game (chess-like in…
Yggdrasil is the name of the sacred ash tree of life in the Norse mythology, the mythology of the Norse (otherwise commonly known as Vikings which was the title of what would nowadays be a profession or an occupation and not an ethnic label), one of the Germanic peoples of the Early Middle Ages native…
Fostering a Mindset of Resourcefulness Why Resourcefulness Matters Now More Than Ever In today’s world, challenges come at us from every direction—financial pressures, workplace demands, and even unexpected life changes. While it’s natural to wish for more money, time, or tools, the truth is that resourcefulness often matters more than abundance. A resourceful mindset allows…
Looking Back to Move Forward The Great Depression remains one of the most challenging times in modern economic history. Families faced unemployment, businesses closed, and entire communities struggled to survive. Yet within the hardship came valuable lessons that continue to shape how we think about money and stability today. These lessons are not just about…
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