Author: Nick Ibbitson
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The Meaning of Viking Runes (And Why They Still Matter Today)
For many people, Viking runes are mysterious symbols carved into ancient stones, weapons, and jewellery. They appear powerful and enigmatic, hinting at a forgotten world of myth, craftsmanship, and belief. But runes were never meant to be mysterious decorations. To the Norse people, they were a practical writing system, a way of recording names, marking…
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21st Century Rune Smith
Forging Rings on the Edge of the Forest My workshop sits at the very edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire England, a landscape shaped by woodland, ironworking, and layers of history stretching back centuries. A short walk from my house runs an old Roman road. Locally it is sometimes called the “Old Road,”…