Stone cooking supports used to grill skewers of meat by Minoans on Santorini, circa 3600 years old. The line of holes in the base supplied coals with oxygen. Many consider modern "souvlaki" street kebabs a direct descendant of this portable food system. Museum of Prehistoric Thera, Greece. More: https://thetravelbible.com/museum-of-artifacts/
the shield wall is not necessarily a technique with much historical evidence amongst the ancient Germanic tribes. nevertheless, it has become a strong motif in modern Heathen communities as a symbol of communal aid during times of trouble.
i've launched 9 full color Viking Age round shields as pins and vinyl stickers over at Hearth Kvlt, with designs ranging from pride to politics. ✨️
it is so crazy that blue whales are the biggest animals that have ever existed (as far as we know) and we are alive during the same time!!! the largest creature ever is just swimming around in the ocean and we're just going to work and sending emails
between Imbolc (Feb 1) and Candlemas (Feb 2), this is a special time of year for many friends. 🔥 may the unfurling light warm your hearts through these strange dark days.
A note from their page: "In solidarity with the call for a global week of action January 21-28, I'm postponing the next shop update and t-shirt pre-order til February 2."
Check out their website and shop when you get a chance--they have really beautiful and powerful stuff.