Videos and Independent Documentaries exploring art, history, religion, and philosophy
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LOST GODS
As a Christian drawn to ancient traditions and sagas of old, Matt sets out to understand the resurgence of Nordic paganism, and whether the future of Western spirituality might lie in a deeper synthesis of ancestral religion, myth, and identity. Does the rise of Germanic heathenry herald a spiritual, moral, and aesthetic rebirth in the north?
Traversing breathtaking landscapes and powerful historical sites, this documentary captures intimate dialogues exploring how Christianity and paganism intersect, diverge, and perhaps better strengthen each other on a path forward.
Fragments of Us
A slice of life documentary where a Scandinavian-American from the midwest visits the homeland for the first time, questioning what it is to be an American in a culturally fractured and increasingly tribal country. Through conversations and interviews, Matt explores the personal and existential challenges faced by young Norwegian men looking for higher spiritual purpose and heroic meaning in an Americanized age. This film explores themes of Norwegian counter-culture, Americanization, civilizational history, and religion.
America’s Insane Cold War Plan for Greenland
This video explores the history of project Iceworm. Through this incredible story, a new dimension is revealed in the history of U.S. Danish relations and tensions, giving us a better understanding of the reality of 20th and 21st century arctic power.
The Swedish Jul Goat Incident
The incredible story of how the colossal Gävlebocken straw goat has become the center of one of the most insane Christmas / yuletide traditions in all of Europe.
A Bergen Norway History Vlog
Matthew travels to Bergen and explores the incredible history, stories, sites, and culture of Bergen, Norway, featuring churches, tragedies, trade, & battles.
Learn about one of the most beautiful and historically significant cities in the north.
The post-Christian Philosophy of Godland
We explore the filmmaking and philosophy of an incredible Icelandic and Danish film production titled Godland. In Danish the title is Vanskabte Land and in Icelandic the title is Volaða Land.
In this analysis we explore the film's story, the historic setting in 19th century Iceland, the remarkable artistic choices, and the complex Christian and post-Christian philosophy underlying the themes and characters in the film.
Philosophy of Northern Courage & Ragnarök
Exploring the philosophy of civilizational cycles, the reconciliation of Norse and Christian eschatology through Christ, and how these relate to the writings of Oswald Spengler, C.S. Lewis, Thomas Carlyle, J.R.R. Tolkien, Friedrich Nietzsche, and more to learn how we can confront Ragnarök in our age or prepare for it in the next.
What does Old Norse Literature & Archaeology tell us about Ragnarök?
This is the first of two videos exploring the deep philosophical meaning behind Ragnarök and its deep meaning. In this video we are focusing on the story as told in the Voluspa we explore the events and figures and archaeology of Ragnarok.