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    • The U 344, U 161, and U 336 runestones.
      What you need to know about the famous Viking runemaster Ulf of Borresta
      Thanks to several runestones dotted throughout Sweden and England, we know of the very human deeds of Ulf of Borresta.
      1 week ago — History
    • The Svingerudsteinen is on display at the Historical Museum in Oslo until February 26, 2023.
      Interview: Runologist describes the thrill of examining the world's oldest runestone
      Still on display at the Historical Museum in Oslo until February 26, the world's oldest runestone recently made dramatic news when its age was confirmed.
      1 month ago — News
    • The Svingerudsteinen stone was discovered in the autumn of 2021.
      World's oldest runestone to go on show in Oslo
      Rare find dates back to the early first millennium, forcing experts to reassess the development of runestones in Scandinavia.
      2 months ago — News
    • The majestic Rök runestone is the first piece of written Swedish literature.
      What you need to know about the world-famous Rök runestone
      With world-famous authors ranging from Stieg Larsson to Astrid Lindgren, Sweden is a powerhouse of world literature. However, the history of Swedish literature and the written word can be traced back to a large rock in a small town in the Östergötland province of Sweden.
      7 months ago — Culture and religion
    • The inscription on the runestone was accentuated in red on this picture to make it easier to read.
      Runologist shares thoughts on inscription on newly discovered runestone in Denmark: “Here’s my best guess”
      The discovery of a new runestone close to the city of Randers in Denmark has attracted a lot of international attention in recent weeks.
      9 months ago — News
    • The Mosekær runestone is two meters long and 80 centimeters wide.
      New runestone discovered – might be one of the oldest in Denmark
      A new runestone has been discovered in Denmark, and it may be one of the oldest in the country, according to the National Museum of Denmark, which described it as "extremely rare." 
      9 months ago — News
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