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Danish runologist dismisses controversial theory on the origin of the Jelling stones
Håkon Glørstad's claim that the second Jelling stone was commissioned in the 12th century has instigated something of a storm in Denmark.1 year ago — News -
Revisiting Denmark's birth certificate: Håkon Glørstad discusses the Jelling stones
The Norwegian archeologist talks to The Viking Herald about why he believes Harald Bluetooth was likely not the man behind one of the most famous symbols of the Viking Age.1 year ago — News -
Rewriting history: Are the Jelling runestones really from the Viking Age?
Norwegian scholar Håkon Glørstad believes our assumptions about the most famous Viking Age artifacts in Denmark may be completely wrong.1 year ago — News -
6 Viking Age sites granted World Heritage status
The Viking Herald takes a look at half a dozen of the most important historical sites from the Viking era.2 years ago — History -
Rune for improvement: Education and literacy in the Viking Age
Despite their reputation for producing early medieval Europe's most feared warriors, Viking societies were also deeply interested and involved in education and literacy. We aim to dispel their reputation as mere brainless barbarians by exploring how Viking societies passed on knowledge and skills.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir: Mother to kings in Norse sagas
The daughter of one Viking king, wife to another, and the mother of at least two more, Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir was an influential woman in an era of hyper-masculinity and entrenched patriarchy.2 years ago — History -
New research unveils the mastermind behind Denmark's iconic Jelling runestone
Who carved the Jelling runestone? Thanks to 3D technology, a team of researchers led by Lisbeth Imer of the National Museum of Denmark has managed to identify the runemaster, changing our perception of the status of a legendary Viking Queen.2 years ago — News -
Founders of Bluetooth technology mark anniversary at Viking site
A quarter-century after the launch of Bluetooth wireless technology, celebrations are held at the Danish site where the Viking king, after whom it was named, commemorated his achievements on a massive runestone.2 years ago — News -
Viking burial rites: An exploration of death and tradition
Popular culture loves a good Viking burial. The recent blockbuster movie The Northmen dedicates over 10 minutes to a Viking funeral. But aside from all the funeral pyres and sacrificial slave deaths, what do we know about Viking burial rites?3 years ago — Culture and religion -
What you need to know about the Jelling runestones
Some seven centuries before the construction of the world's most iconic symbol of one man's love for his wife – the Taj Mahal – half a world away, another mighty ruler was raising a similar monument of love, carved in stone: the Jelling runestones.3 years ago — History
