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Memorial to Arthur Laurenson with Quote from Hávamál in Runes
Memorial in Lerwick Town Hall to Alfred Laurenson, a local dignitary, patron and scholar of Scandinavian literature, who died in 1890.
The memorial includes representations of Viking ships, a raven, and a rather confused runic inscription which…
The memorial includes representations of Viking ships, a raven, and a rather confused runic inscription which…
Nytt om runer
Meldingsblad om runeforskning som kan lastes ned fra lenken.
Danish Passport featuring the Jelling Stone on Display at Knogernes Jelling
The danish passport features a representation of the Christ figure from Side C of the ninth-century Runestone of Harald Bluetooth, also on permanent display in situ at Jelling. The runic inscription on this side of the stone reads (in translation)…
Runic Code
A pseudo-runic code in Leeds is part of a mystery event where participants have to solve the clues
The Sæbø sword
The article describes the Sæbø (or Thurmuth) sword. This sword was found in an early 9th-century barrow at Sæbø in 1825. It has a runic inscription on its blade.
The Jelling Stone (Reproduction by the National Museum of Denmark)
A press image released by the National Museum of Denmark to promote the Viking Exhibition (2013), featuring a brightly painted replica of the Jelling Stone.
The Swedish National Heritage Board's Flickr set of runic inscriptions and picture stones
Photographs of runic inscriptions and picture stones from the archives of the Swedish National Heritage Board
Anders och Måns - Runstensfrossa! [Comedy documentary about the Krogsta rune stone]
[Swedish comedy documentary / interview from theseriesAnders and Månsabout the sixth-century Krogsta rune stone and its human figure. Created by Anders Johansson, Måns Nilsson, Marit Åhlén, Krogstamannen.Originally aired on…
Souvenir Runic and Ship-Prow Bookmarks from Iceland
Bookmarks, one featuring short-twig runes carved by a small figure, and the other the prow of a Viking ship. Photographed in a souvenir shop in Iceland. Produced by http://www.solarfilma.is/.
Runic inscriptions from St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway.
Runic graffiti on wood from St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway. (1150-1200 AD)
Runic inscription from St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway.
Runic graffiti on wood from St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway. (Unspecified date)
Runic inscription from Heddal stave church dating from the 13th century.
This runic inscription can be found in the covered exterior passage, on the fourth wall-board to the right of the south portal. The inscription consists of five runes, two of which, according to Professor Magnus Olsen, may be disregarded as mere…
Ändersta Rune Stone (U 1160) in the Ashmolean Museum (Front, full length)
Rune stone in the Ashmolean Museum, originally from Uppland in Sweden and dating the the late Viking Age. It was donated to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford byKing Karl XI of Swedenin 1687.The runes read:Liðsmaðr lét hôggva stein…
Wooden Knives
Toy wooden knives, including one with a runic inscription in the younger futhark.
A Rune Rule
Wooden rule with the younger futhark burnt into it, updated to include additional modern letters. Made by Sofie Louise Jensen.
Basket of Rune Sticks
A basket of rune sticks using the younger futhark creatively to add modern letters not represented in the younger futhark. The runes have been burnt into the wood rather than carved. These were created by Sofie Louise Jensen (Runeristeren).
Runic Sign at Tønsberg Viking Festival
A runic sign at Tønsberg Viking Festival. It reads Heiðrún. Heiðrún was the goat that produced mead for the einherjar in Valhalla.
Gol Stave Church
Gol Stave Church was moved to the Folkemuseum in the late 19th century. Only about one third of the surviving church was used (those parts that were thought to be medieval). The church that stands at the Folkemuseum now was modelled on Borgund Stave…
Stick with Runes from the Oseberg Burial
A stick with a runic inscription. It reads 'litiluism' which has been read as 'litill vis ma
Runic inscriptions at Murton Park
Runic inscriptions at the Danelaw Living History Centre