Journal

Molon Labe Meaning and Come and Take It: Where the Words Come From
The molon labe meaning, straight from the sources: what Leonidas told Xerxes at Thermopylae, and how Fort Morris and Gonzales made Come and Take…
Gifts for People Who Don’t Do Halfway
A Stucci Apparel gift guide for the angler, the smart aleck, the one who got back up, and the person who already has everything…
Funny Fishing Shirts: A Field Guide to the Liars Club
Funny fishing shirts for the guy whose fish gets bigger every time he tells the story. Five Stucci tees built for anglers who take…

Valknut Meaning: The Knot of the Slain and the Road to Valhalla
The valknut meaning, straight from the sources: the knot of the slain on Gotland picture stones, its link to Odin, and what the Eddas…

Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day: What November 10 and 11 Mean
The Marine Corps birthday is November 10 and Veterans Day is November 11. Where both days come from, the cake-cutting tradition, and how to…

Vegvisir Meaning: The Icelandic Wayfinder, Not a Viking Compass
The Vegvisir meaning, from the manuscript that preserves it: an Icelandic wayfinder stave from the 1800s, why it is not a Viking compass, and…

Helm of Awe Meaning: The Viking Symbol of Protection
The Helm of Awe meaning, straight from the sources: the Ægishjálmur in the Poetic Edda, Icelandic spell books, the lead spell, and whether Vikings…
How We Print Your Gear: No Warehouse, No Guessing
Every Stucci piece is printed after you order it, not pulled off a shelf. Here’s exactly how that works, and what it means for…

