Symbols of Wisdom, Fate, and the All-Seeing Mind Crows in Norse mythology are central, few creatures carry as much symbolic weight as the crow and its close corvid relatives. Far from being mere birds, crows represent thought, memory, fate, war, and divine knowledge . To the Norse worldview, the crow was a creature that moved freely between worlds—watching, listening, and remembering. At the centre of this symbolism stands Odin , the Allfather, whose connection to crows and r

What Crows Really See When They Look at Each Other To human eyes, crows appear simple in colour—sleek, glossy, and black from head to toe. But this familiar view hides a remarkable truth. To other crows, a crow is not black at all.  Instead, it is likely a rich tapestry of colours, patterns, and signals that humans are simply unable to see. This difference comes down to how crows perceive the world—and how their vision far surpasses our own. Humans vs Crows: Two Very Differen

In the summer of 2025, Hoppy the founder of Smokey Crow Emporium gained an unexpected — and unforgettable — mascot. While out on a dog walk, Hoppy , came across a baby crow in serious trouble. He was being attacked by two larger crows and appeared unable to escape. On closer inspection, he seemed to have injured legs and possible abdominal damage, and was clearly not going to survive without help. She brought him home, sought advice from RSPCA (who told her to leave him and l

At Smokey Crow Emporium , we sell more than just things — we sell stories, skills, and a sense of place. Our shelves are filled with affordable art, crafts and curiosities made right here in the North East of England , with a strong focus on Northumberland and Newcastle . Every piece in the shop has been created by a real artist or maker from our local area, using traditional skills, creative imagination and a genuine love of their craft. A physical shop in a digital world Sm