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Modern rune stone by Erik the Red Sandquist at Jelling
Photos of a brightly painted modern rune stone outside the Kongernes Jelling Museum. It was carved by Erik the Red Sandquist, a professional rune carver from Denmark who is a member of a re-enactment group
Brimir. This stone was made for the Royal…
Brimir. This stone was made for the Royal…
Travels to Identity – Viking Rune Carvers of Today
A discussion on the modern use of runestones
Blog post: Vikings: SPOILER behind the scenes post
A discussion of the TV series Vikings concerned with material from behind the scenes
Viking bottle opener
I received this as a Christmas present in 2015. It is a metal bottle opener which fits the standard size of beer bottles here in Germany. It was created as merchandise for the exhibition "Wikinger!" in Rosenheim, Bavaria, 2016.
Runes at Kirkwall Airport
This is the entrance of Kirkwall Airport, Orkney. The placename Grimsetter is written in the runes "krimsitir" in the younger futhark. The new building was opened in 2002 and I have been told that M. P. Barnes advised on the correct use of the runes.
Statue in Gimli, Manitoba
A Viking statue in Gimli, Manitoba, shown in 1981 (left) and 2016 (right). The town was settled by Canadian Icelanders and by Icelandic immigrants. The town's Icelandic festival celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2014.
Danish Invader pub in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
Statue of a Danish Viking (with horns) outside the Danish Invader pub, Empingham Road, Stamford, Lincs. Stamford was one of the five Danish burghs in the Danelaw. Danish Invader built in 1968
A table laden with Viking food at Stamford Bridge
A table at Stamford bridge with food and vessels laid out to show the types of food available to Vikings
Shieldwall at Stamford Bridge
The Saxon shieldwall at a reenactment of the battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
Harald hardrada holds court in York
Harald hardrada (Haraldr harðráði in Old Norse) holds court after defeating the local army at York. Reenactment at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
The Viking army arrives at Stamford Bridge
Harald hardrada (Haraldr harðráði in Old Norse) leads his army onto the field of battle. Reenactment at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
International Viking Day, May 8
Destination Viking has declared 8th May to be International Viking Day
Fate of the Norns - Viking-themed games, books and fashion.
Fate of the Norns is a Viking-themed role-playing game, but the company also produces a range of Viking-themed table-top games as well as novels and fashion items (jewellery and tshirts).
The Viking Trade Board Game
Illustration for board game for 8-12 year old children, based around Viking trade routes and networks. You can print this game out to play it.
The Battle of Fulford, 1066
The sign for Fulford announces that a battle was fought here on 20th September 1066. The Vikings defeated the people of York in this battle that preceded the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Highland Park Whisky: Svein
One of the Viking-themed single-malt whiskies produced by Highland Park Distillery in Orkney. Sveinn Ásleifarson was a twelfth-century Viking whose raids are mentioned in Orkneyinga Saga. The Highland Park Distillery describes him as "the ultimate…
Danish 'Viking' Bathing Club - Kerteminde
Many winter swimming clubs in Denmark have a Norse theme, and those brave enough to bathe earn the title of 'viking'.
A modern version of a Norse rune stone from Qassiarsuk in South Greenland
Photograph of a reconstructed rune stone by Mads Pihl - Visit Greenland
Durex Advert featuring Vikings
A commercial spot that shows the secret part of Vikings' lives.
Heritage Learning: Saxons and Vikings
Heritage Learning offers a two hour KS2 course on the Saxons and Vikings for primary schools