Each rune not only represents a phonetic sound but also has its own distinct meaning often connected with Norse mythology (see clickable alphabet at left). Scholars believe that early peoples used ...

While rune symbols often associate with ancient Viking culture, they continue to be an acceptable means of spiritual guidance and self-discovery. In this blog post, we will discuss a short ...

Photo by Lee Griffin Picture a Viking longship slipping through the water of the Poteau River in Oklahoma, oars splashing and ...

When the Vikings did write things down, they used a completely different type of writing to us called runes. Rather than letters of the alphabet, runes used symbols. There were at least three ...

From the remains of five Viking ships in Denmark to the excavation of an ancient rubbish dump in Westray ... write your name in runes and discover the secret of Norse ships.

The mysterious Rök stone, one of the world’s most famous runestones, was raised in the ninth Century in Sweden and contains the longest runic inscription ... alludes to a Viking fear very ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Ancient Viking Ancient viking is a 2D platform game with RPG elements. Destroy enemies on the location and complete the set goal to go further along the ...

AN INCREDIBLE collection of ancient Viking treasure with a "highly unusual" surprise has been discovered by two Rookie "archaeologists" on a tiny island. John Crowe and David O’Hare were busy ...

As The Glittering North opens at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, an event celebrating the region’s Norse and Viking heritage, Curator ...

Archaeologists have found a remote mountain shelter used by travelers during the Viking Age. The team identified the rock cabin along an ancient transport route across the Hardanger Plateau ...