Author: Victor Rouă

Hnefatafl, The Ancient Board Game Of The Vikings (Video Game)

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 – The Sacred Tree Of Life In The Norse Mythology

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

Fostering a Mindset of Resourcefulness Why Resourcefulness Matters Now More Than Ever In todays world, challenges come at us from every directionfinancial pressures, workplace demands, and even unexpected life changes. While its natural to wish for more money, time, or tools, the truth is that resourcefulness often matters more than abundance. A resourceful mindset allows…


Financial Lessons from the Great Depression

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…


Why You Should Leave Your Credit Cards at Home

Carrying a credit card can feel like carrying financial freedom in your wallet, but it often comes with hidden costs. While credit cards offer convenience and rewards, they also make it easy to spend money you dont really have. That can lead to debt piling up faster than you expect, and paying it off with…