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 ...

The study of runes goes beyond just an ancient writing system; they represent an ancestral legacy full of wisdom and mystical ...

Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers ...

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 ...

A newly translated runic inscription has shed “compelling” new light on who might have owned the Galloway Hoard, experts have ...