Viking-age hoard found in Scotland a decade ago had indecipherable runes — until now
Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers ...
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Runes Through Time
They relied on these symbols not only for writing but also to tell fortunes, cast spells, and provide protection ... powers of the runes seriously. As one Viking poet put it, "Let no man carve ...
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Runes found on Viking-era hoard finally deciphered
A Viking-era hoard was found in Scotland in 2014 and now runes on an armband have been translated for the first time.
'DIS IS ЇIGNA ˑF': Runic clues indicate religious community held Galloway's Viking-Age Treasure
Discovered in 2014 near Kirkcudbright, the Galloway Hoard became one of the UK’s most significant archaeological finds of the ...
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Built By Vikings, These Rune Stones Are A Must-See In Sweden
Sweden, renowned for its wealth of Viking rune stones and rock carvings, boasts the world’s largest collection of these historic artifacts. These standing stones, dating back to between the 9th ...