Straddling fictional and non-fictional writing, Gaiman nevertheless ... rollicking series is a brilliant read for enthusiasts of Viking culture and ancient Scandinavia. The story begins when ...

Strange carvings at Norwegian grave site reveal what language was like before Vikings - Stone fragments inscribed with runes ...

NEIL OLIVER:These dark lines, etched into the marble, are Viking runes ancient Viking writing. They're almost indecipherable. The only bit that's in any way clear, is part of someone's name ...