Meeting room at Southern University of Denmark with runes and a runestone on the windows. The text is taken directly from the Glavendrup Runestone (DR 209).
raknhiltr ' sa¶ti ' stain þonsi ' auft ¶ ala ' saulua kuþa ¶ uia l(i)þs haiþuiarþan þia¶kn §B ala ' suniʀ ' karþu ¶ kubl ' þausi ' aft ' faþur ¶ sin ' auk ' hons ' kuna ' auft ¶ uar ' sin ' in ' suti ' raist ' run¶aʀ ' þasi ' aft ' trutin ' sin ¶ þur ' uiki ' þasi ' runaʀ §C at ' rita ' sa ' uarþi ' is ' stain þansi ¶ ailti ' iþa aft ' onon ' traki
Ragnhildr placed this stone in memory of Alli the Pale, priest of the sanctuary, honourable þegn of the retinue. §B Alli's sons made these monuments in memory of their father, and his wife in memory of her husband. And Sóti carved these runes in memory of his lord. Þórr hallow these runes. §C A warlock be he who damages(?) this stone or drags it (to stand) in memory of another.
Inside St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. Rögnvald caused it to be built in memory of his martyred uncle, St. Magnus.
The scrip reads: "Within this pillar lie the remains of Rognvald Kol's son, Earl of Orkney, who founded this cathedral in 1137. Warrior. Navigator. Skald. He was assassinated at Calder, Caithness on 20th Aug. 1158. Canonised 1192."
Hedeby Viking Museum, Busdorf, Germany. The Viking Museum Haithabu explores life at one of the Viking Age’s major trading centres. Archaeological discoveries and seven reconstructed houses offer insights into the settlement’s trade, crafts, and everyday life during the early Middle Ages. Together with the neighbouring Danevirke defensive system, Haithabu was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.
Runestone in Vallentuna, Sweden.
Rune reading
ia[r]labaki × li- ---sa × staina × þisa × at sik × kuikuan × auk bru þis(a) [× karþi fur ont ×] si-- --- × ati + (a)lan × tabu +
Old West Norse
Jarlabanki lé[t rei]sa steina þessa at sik kvikvan, ok brú þessa gerði fyrir ǫnd sí[na …] átti allan Tábý.
Runic Swedish
Iarlabanki le[t ræi]sa stæina þessa at sik kvikvan, ok bro þessa gærði fyr and si[na …] atti allan Tæby.
English
Jarlabanki had these stones raised in memory of himself while alive, and made this bridge for his spirit … owned all of Tábýr.
Viking ship museum in Roskilde, Denmark.
Skuldelev 5 is a small war longship suited to Danish coastal waters and the Baltic’s short, choppy waves. Unlike the other Skuldelev vessels, it was expertly built from both new and reused timber, a combination also used in repairs shortly before its sinking in the barrier; the reason remains unknown. Shield-rack fragments survive along the sheerstrake, with traces of carving on the sixth strake aft on the port side. The Viking Ship Museum’s reconstruction, Helge Ask, is displayed in its harbour.
Dating: ca. 1030
Place of construction: Denmark
Preserved: ca. 50 %
Material: oak, pine, ash and alder
Length: 17.3 metres
Breadth: 2.5 metres
Draught: 0.6 metres
Displacement: 7.8 tons
No. of oars: 26
Crew: ca. 30 men
Sail area: 46 m2
Average speed: 6-7 knots
Top speed: ca. 15 knots
This is a new profile picture on a Syrian news channel, Hamdy Arnous, on telegram. The team is anti-imperial but held some admiration for the Assad government. The logo features a Vegvisir symbol, often associated with the Viking Age.
Tapestry currently in the Bryggen Museum, inspired by the ballad of Åsmund Fregdegjeva found in approximately 90 variants. The ballad can be traced back to the Middle Ages, and may have originated from a saga. In this tapestry, Åsmund and his brothers leave the court of the Irish king and set sail for Trollebotten, the mountain under which trolls live and keep the kidnapped Irish princess. This is tapestry number two in a series of ten that were made by the Norwegian textile artist and political activist Ragna Breivik. Ragna dyed her wool herself and wove the ten tapestries over several years. The original design is based on Watercolours by her friend and himself celebrated artist Gerhard Munthe.
AI-generated logo of “Valhalla” in Bergen. The logo features a Viking ship, ravens, wolves, mountains and a cabin. It reads "Valhalla pizza og kebab - smaken av Bergen" (Valhalla pizza and kebab - the taste of Bergen).
NortLink Ferries Logo depicting a Viking with horned helmet and billowing cape. NorthLink Ferries run between the Scottish mainland, Orkney and Shetland.
Icon of St. Magnus depicted wearing chainmail, a red cape and a crown, and holding a cross. Magnus Erlendsson was Earl of Orkney before his martyrdom (~1116) and was sanctified in 1136 by Bishop William of Orkney. Although he lived and died after the end of the Viking Age, Magnus Erlendsson is still commonly either referred to as a Viking or as being against Viking activieties.
Word search puzzle book with Viking-themed puzzles. The cover sports a VIking warrior with horned helmet and beard, as well as several Norse-inspired symbols and two ravens.
Opened in 1970, Schaumburg High School in Illinois is home to the Saxons, represented by the mascot “Siegie Saxon.” In medieval England, Anglo-Saxons both fought and intermingled with Scandinavian Vikings. Though historically distinct, these peoples’ identities overlap in modern popular imagery, with Siegie recalling the familiar Viking warrior of American sports culture.
Viking inspired statue at the Isle of Berk, Universal Epic Universe. Isle of Berk is a part of the Universal Orlando Resort, based on the popular Viking inspired franchise "How to train your dragon".
Horned Helmet at Isle of Berk, Universal Epic Universe. Isle of Berk is a part of the Universal Orlando Resort, based on the popular Viking inspired franchise "How to train your dragon".
Picture of a Viking burial of a little girl called “Birka” girl. This is one image of what she may have looked like. The burial site is in Birka, Sweden.
The grave was discovered in 1876 by archaeologist Hjalmar Stolpe. Inside, the body of a girl—supposed to be around five or six—was buried in a coffin with jewelry, a knife, and sewing equipment. The grave is likely from around the mid-tenth century
The image shows Edinburgh's Runestone (Rundata ID: U 1173), an 11th-century Viking-age monument originating from Lilla Ramsjö, Uppland, Sweden. Carved around AD 1010–1050 by the runemaster Erik in Uppland, Sweden. Features a serpent-encircled cross with the Old Norse text: “Ari ræisti stæin æftiR Hialm, faður sinn. Guð hialpi and hans”. “Ari raised the stone in memory of Hjalmr, his father. May God help his spirit.”Donated to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 1787 by Sir Alexander Seaton. It was previously displayed in Princes Street Gardens before being relocated in autumn 2020 to its current home outside the University of Edinburgh’s Department of Scandinavian Studies at 50 George Square.
Personalized Name In Runes Viking Shirt, Norwegian Soccer Fan Gift Shirt, Runes Futhark Tee, Custom Norse Mythology Tee, Viking Name Tshirt.
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An original immersive theatre experience written by Charlie Blanshard (left, plays Ubba) and Oliver Strong (right, plays Skald/Odin). Attendees participate and witness Ubba celebrating taking over Jorvik and then observe his crisis of confidence on if he will be remembered and this theme is explored through a deep personal debate with the Skald.
Tynwald Hill. A Thing site. Now the site of the open air meeting of the Isle of Man's parliament on 5th July every year. Norse Viking settlers established the open-air parliament tradition on the island over 1,000 years ago, likely in the late 9th or 10th century. While Iceland has the world's oldest parliamentary tradition, it experienced periods of non-operation; Tynwald is unique because it has run completely unbroken since its inception.
"Njálsson" is an ongoing graphic novel based on Brennu-Njáls saga. It's written and illustrated by K.H. Morrow, who has a PhD in Medieval history with a specilisation in the early medieval period.
Viking ship burial in Balladoole, Castletown, Isle of Man. Dated to late 9th/early 10th century. Lying on Castle Hill, over earlier Christian burials. Approx. 11-meter-long.
Vol. 2 of the Norwegian Graphic Novel "Hardråde" published by Strand. "Hardråde" is an ongoing graphic novel by Jan Øve Ekeberg and Nils Axle Kanten. The story follows the life of Harald Hardrada and volume two is about the battle of Stiklestad in 1030. The cover shows a man in a wolf pelt, referencing the famed ulfhednar, and and a group of warriors with axes, swords and spear, and round shields with crosses painted on them.
The image shows an archaeological display case containing Viking Age artifacts—including glass fragments, beads, and organic material. On display at Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg, Norway.
Some of the rock carvings in Tanum. Scandinavian petroglyphs date back to the Bronze Age, ca. 1500-500 before the Viking Age, but are often associated with it in popular culture due in large part to ship motifs.
Wooden Viking statues, sold as home decor in a handicraft store in Oslo. The three models depict similar looking Vikings: blond, bearded, with helmet, sword and shield. Two of the statuettes sport a red cape, the third has a blue one.
Stained-glass window in St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, depicting Harald Hardrada (Haraldr Sigurðarson), King of Norway from 1046 to 1066. Orkney formed part of the Norwegian realm during Harald’s reign, and Harald gathered forces in Orkney before his invasion of England in 1066.
Reconstruction of a late Viking-Age wooden church dating to around AD 1060. The original church was excavated at Hørning, near Randers, Denmark. The reconstruction at Moesgaard includes a separate wooden bell frame and decorative elements based on archaeological evidence from Hørning.
Display of Viking-Age swords in Vikingr – Between Odin and Christ, the permanent Viking exhibition at Gothenburg City Museum. The exhibition is centred on the Äskekärr ship, currently on display, and presents archaeological finds relating to Viking-Age life, trade, belief and warfare
Gothenburg City Museum display illustrating the continued use of runes after the Viking Age and into the medieval Christian period. The exhibition combines enlarged runic characters with cross motifs to show how runic writing persisted post-conversion.
Children’s t-shirt featuring a Viking illustration, and the slogan, "Be brave. Ireland." The shirt was on sale in Carroll’s Irish Gifts in Cork, Ireland.
Cartoon by Minnesota cartoonist Ed Fischer depicting Vikings aboard a longship, with one remarking, “Look, some of us will have to sit up front with the lutefisk.” The cartoon combines Viking imagery with lutefisk, a food strongly associated with Norwegian-American and Scandinavian-American culture in the Upper Midwest. We can assume that it would have smelled pretty strongly!
Cover of a Lonely Planet Scandinavian phrasebook featuring a stylised Viking, floating on a barrel and looking across the sea towards a Scandinavian city. The figure wears a horned helmet as a visual symbol for Scandinavia.
Viking longboat sculpture outside Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin city. Made by artist Betty Newman’s and called Báite (1988). Colloquially known as 'the boat that don't float'.
Berserker Skibidi Mutant toy – based on a figure from the Skibidi Toilet series. Very strong, he is a co-leader of the G-squad. His weapons include energy cannons and he has metal plates that serve as armous – so it's probably fair to say that he would have been a formidable opponent, even for an elite Viking Age warrior.
Written and performed by Michelle Quirke, with video production and sound recording by Ann- Marie Kelly, 'The Elder Days' bridges ancient Norse Mythology, in a contemporary retelling , a giantess becomes a guardian of An Bhéarú, The Barrow , and crucially how community resilience in the face of modern loss of the physical disruption of our river systems , is causing a living mythology, The Freshwater Pearl Mussels to die off in our lifetime . Fusing the crisis of Ireland's freshwater rivers with the environmental stewardship of Greece for the EU Presidency Trio.
Michelle’s journey into the project began following the passing of her husband. While grieving, she stayed with her sister Denise in Perth, Australia, where she joined a sunrise swim club in Perth called The Human Excellence Society, and upon returning home to Laois, Ireland, away from the sea, she began swimming in local waterfalls. This inspired her to study at UCC ACE , the mythology and heritage of the land and rivers, carrying on her family's storytelling lineage as a third-generation seanchaí and the granddaughter of Helen and Tony Behan from Martinstown.
Michelle Quirke was awarded a prestigious International Award for her storytelling , and digital movie, The Elder Days, at the 2nd International Digital Storytelling Festival (DST-Zakynthos 2026), held in Zakynthos, Greece, from October 2–4.
Held under the auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, under the theme "We, The Story," the festival was organized by four university laboratories across three Greek universities (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of the Aegean, and Ionian University) in collaboration with the Club for UNESCO Zakynthos.
During the festival's Satellite Scientific Events at the Ionian University, Michelle presented her talk as founder of "Mountain Mermaids" an oral and cultural heritage initiative - a wild swim community, who travel in convoy to waterfalls to swim , uncovering the stories of each using academic research for an immersive re-telling of oral heritage and eco-mythology.
The organising and academic committee & panel was presided over by Festival Presidents Prof. Emeritus Michail Meimaris, Joe Lambert (StoryCenter), and Co-Presidents Pip Hardy, Assoc. Prof. Andreas Moutsios-Rentzos, Assoc. Prof. Burcu Simsek, Asst. Prof. Evika Karamagioli, and Tony Sumner.
The organising and academic committee & panel included Chair & President of Club for UNESCO Zakynthos as well as local government and educational dignitaries.
Viking Longships Stamp - Isle of Man Post Office First Day Cover 1998. Features a bearded Viking pointing to the horizon onboard a Viking ship, with Peel Castle in the background.
Silver treasure on display at the Äskekärr Viking Ship exhibit ”Vikingr” at the Gothenburg City Museum. Found in 1951 by farmer Bruno Carlsson while ploughing a field at Stommen gård in Fyrunga parish, Västergötland, Sweden. The hoard dates from around 1000 to 1050 AD (the late Viking Age). Includes coins, Christian cross pendant and cut pieces of silver jewelry
Statues representing the gods Thor, Frej and Freja at the The Äskekärr Viking Ship exhibit ”Vikingr” at the Gothenburg City Museum. Inspired by Lewis chessmen.
The Äskekärr Viking Ship Vikingr exhibition at the Gothenburg City Museum. The Äskekärr ship from ca 830 CE. was discovered north of Gothenburg by archaeologists in the 1930s. It is currently the only original viking ship on public display in Sweden. It is also the only discovered viking ship with runes carved into the wood such as the letter F (fehu).
Description plate for the runestone copy of the jutland runestone at the domkirke in Utrecht, gifted by the Danish friends of the Netherlands. Presented as a gift to Utrecht University on its 300th anniversary by Danish friends in 1936.
Inside Galdur Brugghús in Hólmavík, Iceland - a viking themed micro brewery. The Icelandic text painted on the dark wall is is an Icelandic beer poem ("Bjórljóð") written by Höskuldur Búi Jónsson. Text says:
MYRK Í HUGA MARKAR
MARTRÖÐ NÆTUR SVARTA
STREYMA STAFIR DRAUMA
STALDRA VIÐ OG GALDRA
KUKL Í SPEKI SPRIKLAR SPÁ UM FRAMTÍÐ GRÁA
DOFNAR AFTUR DAFNAR
DÁSEMD LJÓSS OG KRÁSA.
Translation:
Darkness in my minds
Black nightmares in the night
Staves of the dream pass by incantations and magic
Magic in spoken word shakes
Prophesy about grey future times
Sets and rises
The wonder of light and beauty
Detail from the wooden carved door at King Of The Vikings VR attraction in Waterford showing Odin with two ravens. Allfather still has both eyes because sculptor learned the story later after research.
A reenactment group training fighting at the Guildhall in Borre, Norway. Also known as The Gildehallen, it is a reconstruction of one of the Viking Age's large halls.
Gokstad Mound, a large 9th-century Viking Age burial mound located at Gokstad Farm in Sandefjord, Vestfold County, Norway. This is also wherethe Gokstad ship was excavated.
Borre Mound Cemetery. Located within the Borre National Park in Horten, Vestfold, Norway, it stands as the largest burial mound site in Northern Europe.
Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala, Sweden. Pre-Viking age burial mounds. Dating back to the Vendel and Viking Ages as accounted for in Sweden (around the 5th and 6th centuries). Nearby stood ones a royal estate, and this was where the Svear people gathered to worship their gods.
Decorative pewter Viking ship and other assorted pewter decorations, including: ships, shields, Vikings with horned helmets and swords, and Ogier the Dane (Holger Danske).
Norse Roots is a brand of crisps that purportedly forges their product in tallow and flame. This pack of crisps was found in HomeGoods in Massachusetts. Each pack has a Viking fun fact and different flavor, the ones in this picture are cheddar and sour cream. The company's logo features a bull with (horned) helmet set in front of the Vegvísir. Their Viking image is completed by the use of lightning and a runic font.
Norse Roots is a brand of crisps that purportedly forges their product in tallow and flame. This pack of crisps was found in HomeGoods in Massachusetts. Each pack has a Viking fun fact and different flavor, the ones in this picture are tangy ranch. The company's logo features a bull with (horned) helmet set in front of the Vegvísir. Their Viking image is completed by the use of lightning and a runic font.
Norse Roots is a brand of crisps that purportedly forges their product in tallow and flame. This pack of crisps was found in HomeGoods in Massachusetts. Each pack has a Viking fun fact and different flavor, the ones in this picture are cheddar and sour cream. The company's logo features a bull with (horned) helmet set in front of the Vegvísir. Their Viking image is completed by the use of lightning and a runic font.
A shop selling Viking themed items on Goodramgate (guthrums street) in York. The logo on the shop window depicts a Viking warrior flanked by axes and ravens on a shield.
The Hilt on goodramgate in York is an axe throwing venue inspired by the Viking Age. Their logo shows a stylised Viking woman and man, both with horned helmets, divided by two axes.
“Cards Against Vikings” card game advertisement on Cards Game Night, the game references the tv show Vikings and riffs off the popular card game Cards Against Humanity.
The Lindisfarne Stone, also known as the Viking Raiders Doomsday Stone is a 9th century double-sided grave marker. Side 1 depicts The Last Judgement, side 2 (shown in this photograph) is a possible depiction of Vikings sacking Lindisfarne in 793. The stone shows seven warriors holding swords and axes above their heads.
