Each rune not only represents a phonetic sound but also has its own distinct meaning often connected with Norse mythology (see clickable alphabet at left). Scholars believe that early peoples used ...

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This book seeks to re-evaulate the whole question of runic sorcery, attested to not only in the medieval Norse literature dealing with runes but primarily in the fascinating magical texts of the runic ...

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 ...

Far surpassing contemporary English or Frankish vessels in lightness and efficiency, longships carried Viking raiders from northern England to north Africa. Viking expertise in naval craftsmanship ...

He specialized in English and Anglo-Saxon literature ... that Tolkien created for his dwarves was based on the Old Norse ...

Watch stories from Norse mythology told in a fun but faithful style for 7-9 year olds. Featuring Odin, Loki, Freya, Thor and many other gods, goddesses, giants and an array of unusual creatures!

The Viking Age dates back to the Prehistoric period from 800 to 1050 A.D. in Scandinavia, and the primary language spoken was Old Norse. We can thank the Vikings for a lot of fun words in English: ...

The world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Raymond Murphy's classic reference and practice book for learners of English at intermediate (B1-B2) level. Perfect for self-study, but ...

For the second time in 17 months, a huge US aircraft carrier sailed up the Oslo fjord on Friday, accompanied by two Norwegian port pilots, frigates, support vessels and helicopters. It’s another sign ...