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Modern rune stone by Erik the Red Sandquist at Jelling
Photos of a brightly painted modern rune stone outside the Kongernes Jelling Museum. It was carved by Erik the Red Sandquist, a professional rune carver from Denmark who is a member of a re-enactment group
Brimir. This stone was made for the Royal…
Brimir. This stone was made for the Royal…
Reconstruction of Side C of Rune stone DR 42 at Jelling
A reconstruction of Side C of Rune stone DR 42 at Jelling. See item #280 for a photo of the original
Photo of Side C of Rune stone DR 42 at Jelling
Photo of Side C of the younger of the two Jelling rune stones (DR 42), raised by Harald Bluetooth (who died in 985 or 986) in memory of his father and mother, and his own legacy.
The English translation of the whole inscription on the Samnordisk…
The English translation of the whole inscription on the Samnordisk…
Reconstruction of Side B of Rune stone DR 42 at Jelling
A reconstruction of Side B of Rune stone DR 42 at Jelling. See item #280 for a photo of the original
Photo of Side B of Rune stone DR 42 at Jelling
Photo of Side B of the younger of the two Jelling rune stones (DR 42), raised by Harald Bluetooth (who died in 985 or 986) in memory of his father and mother, and his own legacy.
The English translation of the whole inscription on the Samnordisk…
The English translation of the whole inscription on the Samnordisk…
Reconstruction of Side A of Rune stone DR 42 at Jelling
A reconstruction of Side A of Rune stone DR 42 at Jelling. See item #278 for a photo of the original
Photo of Side A of Rune stone DR 42 at Jelling
Photo of the younger of the two Jelling rune stones (DR 42), raised by Harald Bluetooth (who died in 985 or 986) in memory of his father and mother, and his own legacy.
The English translation of the whole inscription on the Samnordisk…
The English translation of the whole inscription on the Samnordisk…
Photos of Rune stone DR 41 at Jelling
Photo of the older of the two Jelling stones, raised by King Gorm the Old in memory of his wife Thyra. The English translation on the Samnordisk runtextdatabas reads "King Gormr made this monument in memory of Thyrvé, his wife, Denmark's adornment."
Photos of Jelling Kirke in Denmark
Today’s Jelling Church is a Romanesque masonry church, built around 1100 on the site of Harald Bluetooth’s original church from the 900s AD. In 2000, King Gorm the Old was reburied in the church’s burial chamber.
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Photos of the Southern Burial Mound at Jelling
There are two large burial mounds at Jelling in Denmark. The South Mound is known as Gorm's Mound, and is empty. It was probably constructed in the period 965-970.
Photo of the Northern Burial Mound at Jelling
There are two large burial mounds at Jelling in Denmark. The North Mound is known as Thyra's Mound, and was most likely the original burial place of the Danish King Gorm the Old.
Facebook Group: Viking Lands: Tours and Tourism
A Facebook group for those interested in the Vikings, focusing on tours, tourism and photography. Run by Heather D. Linnett
Facebook Group: Viking Lands: A History of Exploration
A Facebook group for those interested in the Vikings. The site is run by Heather D. Linnett.
Museum: The Collection, Lincoln, UK
The Collection in Lincoln offers Viking workshops for schools as well as loan boxes that can be taken back to the classroom for the students to handle.
Blog Post: Who do you think you are? — Auðr djúpúðga
If an episode of the BBC series “Who do you think you are?” was devoted to Auðr djúpúðga (‘deep-minded’), where would the journey lead to? A short essay on Auðr djúpúðga (‘deep-minded’).
Blog post: Auðr the Far-Traveler …
Brief overview of the voyages that Auðr/Unnr djúp(a)uðga Ketilsdóttir made in various sources that relate about her. With Google Maps images of the locations mentioned.
News Article: Viking thing site found on Bute
New research has identified a possible Viking thing (parliament) site on Bute in the Hebrides. It is suggested that Ketill flatnose may have been associated with it.
Noormannen in het rivierenland
Aan het begin van de zevende eeuw ontwikkelde Dorestad zich tot het belangrijkste handelscentrum van Noord-west-Europa. Maar Dorestad raakte in de tweede helft van de negende eeuw uit de gratie en het verval sloeg toe. Tiel nam de leidende positie…
Noormannen in de Lage Landen: Handelaten, huurlingen, en heersers
A history of the Vikings in the Netherlands by amateur historian Luit van der Tuuk
De Vikingen en de Nederlanden
An essay on the Vikings and the Netherlands