Wherever they went, Vikings turned to runes to express both the poetic ... also has its own distinct meaning often connected with Norse mythology (see clickable alphabet at left).

The Vikings were not prolific writers and left no extended prose in their runic alphabet, known as Younger Futhark. But ...

there’s a treasure trove of Norse history already visible and accessible, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of Northern Europe. Sweden, renowned for its wealth of Viking rune ...

A Norse saga relates the tale of a group of Vikings forced to shelter for three nights in Maeshowe burial chamber in Orkney. During this time the Norse carved runes into the walls. From the runes ...

The Vikings brought pagan religion to shores already ... Down one side, written in ancient Norse runes, is the inscription 'Thorwald raised this cross'.