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).

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 ...

There is a huge 9th-century stone monument in Sweden that is believed to have been erected by Vikings with fears of a ...

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

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 ...

In the second installment of Vikings in "Syden," Terje Birkedal explores their adventures in the eastern Mediterranean.

Evidence will likely include descriptions of the scene, which the defense team linked to a "hijacked" pagan Norse religion ...

As you progress through God of War Ragnarok’s story, you’ll pick up an arsenal of light and heavy runic attacks to supplement your combat encounters. These differ greatly from one another with ...

The Vikings were Norse people who came from an area called ... but Vikings did use runes. There is writing from the 13th century that records stories handed down by word-of-mouth for centuries.

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

The latest installation in the God Of War series retains most of the previous mechanics that made it a fan favorite, including various weapons, upgrades, and the ever-powerful runic attacks.