In fact, the Vikings left behind a great number of documents in stone, wood and metal, all written in the enigmatic symbols known as runes. They relied on these symbols not only for writing but ...

The 700-plus runes (early Germanic symbols) covering all five of the stone’s sides were previously believed to have been ...

When the Vikings did write things down, they used a completely different type of writing to us called runes. Rather than letters of the alphabet, runes used symbols. There were at least three ...

Inspired by the Vikings, this tattoo depicts Fenrir with Nordic runes or Viking symbols. It symbolises loyalty, bravery, and respect for Norse traditions. The inking often includes additional ...