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Inspiring the Barbarian in You through stories about Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship



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.


Ed Hinman
Jun 9, 20239 min read
To the Ends of the Earth with Julius Caesar
When Caesar ventured off the map and into unknown worlds, he discovered new lands and peoples that captivated the Roman world with Wonder.


Ed Hinman
Mar 3, 20237 min read
The Price of Fellowship
In one of history's greatest Shield Walls, Charles "the Hammer" Martel's Franks remind us that fellowship isn’t free.


Ed Hinman
Nov 18, 20225 min read
The Strenuous Life (Moral Equivalent of War - 1/2)
Can over-civilized men protect a nation? In the late 19th Century, Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressives said No.


Ed Hinman
Nov 4, 20224 min read
Ignite the Wonders of Fall
As the days turn short and the nights grow long, dark autumn winds blow wonder into my life. Here’s how.


Ed Hinman
Aug 5, 20225 min read
Conan the Motivator
To fuel effort, feel vigor, and awaken the barbarian inside, we need inspiration. And inspiration often comes through myth and history.


Ed Hinman
Jul 14, 20225 min read
Barbarian Women - Thank You
More than a few women have asked, “Hey! Can women be barbarians too?” Here’s my response to all the Barbarian Women out there!
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