Northern Fire Blog

  • Colin Dale: Traditional Nordic Tattoos

    Colin Dale is a man of legendary reputation; his work with Neo-Nordic and indigenous tattoo communities has inspired artists globally, and his tattoos continue to be honoured as some of the most original and profound pieces in the field.  Rooted in respect for traditional methods, Colin’s techniq...
  • Working Towards Sustainability: Clothing

    I am sure that everyone reading this will be aware of reports on the news about climate change and the dangers that it poses to our planet. While the focus is often on the automotive and travel industries, what may be less reported or known is that among the biggest pollutants of the environment ...
  • Slavery During the Viking Age - An Interview with Ben Raffield

    Dr. Ben Raffield is an associate professor and researcher with Uppsala University in Sweden. (Check out his full credentials and his research here). His current work with the Viking Phenomenon project centers around slave raiding and trading during the Viking Age. The implications of his research...