Why Men Need Meatheads
How Steve Lattimer inspired me to embrace my barbarian instincts, celebrate my masculinity, and find brotherhood.
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Inspiring the Barbarian in You through stories about Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship
Ed Hinman
Nov 35 min read
A Reason for Optimism
Facing the election, take solace in knowing that you already live in the most peaceful, prosperous, and tolerant society in world history.
Ed Hinman
Sep 257 min read
Visiting No Man’s Land
My pilgrimage to Verdun, France... 32 years in the making.
Ed Hinman
Sep 29 min read
The Noble Savage (Barbarian Poets 3/3)
J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic awakens the barbarian inside, reminding us to be heroes instead of victims.
Ed Hinman
Aug 119 min read
The Sad Shires of War (Barbarian Poets 2/3)
Wilfred Owen’s poetry gives me something I need most in modern life: to feel. While his bleak message reminds me to keep the faith.
Ed Hinman
Jul 288 min read
Man Against Machine (Barbarian Poets 1/3)
Facing the mechanized horrors of World War I, some soldiers didn’t search for meaning, they created it.
Ed Hinman
Jun 215 min read
Eat ‘Em and Smile
How a dear friend reminds me to eat bad, drink good, and be merry.
Ed Hinman
Jun 79 min read
Castles! (William the Conqueror, 3/3)
The History and Lasting Wonder of England's Castles.
Ed Hinman
May 1111 min read
A Race of Predators (William the Conqueror, 2/3)
How Norman Knights forged an innovative martial culture that won the Battle of Hastings, conquered England, and changed warfare.
Ed Hinman
Apr 207 min read
Show No Mercy (William the Conqueror, 1/3)
How the Normans led by William the Conqueror became the most fearsome warriors of their age.
Ed Hinman
Mar 304 min read
Don't Be Ashamed - Love What You Love
When others mock your passion, it's a good sign you’re onto something special.
Ed Hinman
Feb 2510 min read
The Dark Wonders of Goth
Why the dark and deathly themes of Gothic Art can paradoxically make us happier and more creative human beings.
Ed Hinman
Jan 2713 min read
Hollywood Barbarians
How two broke ex-jocks moved to Hollywood, taught themselves filmmaking, and then ambushed Ed Harris, convincing him to star in their movie.
Ed Hinman
Dec 22, 20235 min read
Churchillian Wonder
How Winston Churchill fought Depression with Art
Ed Hinman
Nov 10, 20234 min read
Finding Fellowship in the Marine Corps
The Marine Corps was, is, and will always be a barbarian tribe.
Ed Hinman
Oct 27, 20234 min read
“It was October” -- That Time In Between…
This Fall, I hope you too set your senses and intuitions ablaze with wonder.
Ed Hinman
Oct 15, 202310 min read
Into the Woods of Wonder - 2/2 (Thinking about the Roman Empire)
Concluding the epic battle when barbarians stopped the Roman Empire cold.
Ed Hinman
Sep 24, 202312 min read
Into the Woods of Wonder - 1/2 (Thinking about the Roman Empire)
In 9AD, three Roman legions (18,000 men) entered the Teutoburg Forest of Germany and were never seen again. This is their story.
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