BY DR. MANJIRI PRABHU* It was the Runes and Runestones that took me to Sweden. And Rune Divination. I have claimed previously ...

Despite their power, few words at the time made it from Old Norse into the English language. Simply put, English wasn’t a language that budged easily. At the time, English had about 25,000 words, and ...

After more than 1,000 years, researchers believe they've finally decoded the mystery of the world's longest runestone, a ...

This course gives an introduction to Old Norse script and its development from c. 1100 to 1550. Students will study manuscripts with various content and types of script. The course will also offer a ...

"Norway and the Nordic countries have a pagan heritage to be somewhat proud of. A heritage that few have been aware of," says ...

This four-year degree aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the Viking Age through study of medieval and modern Scandinavian languages, Old Norse literature, and medieval history. Your ...

The main evidence allegedly connecting the crime to Odinists includes the positioning of the girls’ bodies and sticks and marks at the crime scene the defense team says resemble runes, which are ...

Readers wanting a detailed catalogue of battles, an analysis of Norse ship-building techniques or an account of the growth of royal power in late medieval Scandinavia might wish to look elsewhere. As ...