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The Sparlösa runestone: Sweden's most puzzling carving
Whilst often playing second fiddle to the Rök runestone, said to be the Scandinavian nation's most famous, the Sparlösa runestone is a riddle etched in granite. With vivid and striking imagery and a perplexing written style, this runestone deserves more attention.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Old Norse inheritance traditions: Insights from the Gränby runestone
Bequeathing generational wealth has been a hot topic, in part due to the success of the recent hit show Succession. Long before Logan Roy fathered four entitled and spoiled brats, people from Viking societies amassed tremendous wealth and treasure.2 years ago — Partner content -
Bridges and runestones: A Viking lord’s mark on medieval Swedish landscape
Synonymous with his bridge and the nearby runestones that he commissioned, Jarlabanke Ingefatsson was an 11th-century rural chieftain from the area around Täby, north of Stockholm.2 years ago — Partner content -
Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings with STOEX history tours in Stockholm, Sweden
Discover Norse history within easy reach of the Swedish capital.2 years ago — Partner content -
Who was Jarlabanke? And why did he build a bridge?
Just north of Stockholm lies the work of a powerful local aristocrat from over 1,000 years ago, Lord Jarlabanke. A bridge and the carved runestones he commissioned form an essential Viking attraction easily accessible from Stockholm.2 years ago — Partner content
