Ragnar Lothbrok's Runes: Decoding the Viking Inscriptions

In this episode of Ragnar Lothbrok: Legend, Myth, and Historical Reality, Lucas and Luna turn their attention to the runic inscriptions that might (or might not) mention the legendary Viking. From the Maeshowe dragon runes in Orkney to the enigmatic Rök runestone in Sweden, they explore what the archaeological record actually says about Ragnar and his sons. They discuss how runestones like the Karlevi stone and the Sparlösa stone provide glimpses into the warrior culture of the Viking Age, while inscriptions at Birka and Hedeby reveal trade networks that Ragnar himself might have sailed. They also tackle the controversial Högby stone, which some scholars link to the Great Heathen Army. Along the way, they examine the runic alphabet (Elder Futhark and Younger Futhark), the practice of raising memorial stones, and the few tantalizing references to Ivar the Boneless and Bjorn Ironside that have survived in stone. This episode offers a grounded look at how epigraphy intersects with saga legend, separating historical fact from romantic fiction. #RagnarLothbrok #Runes #Runestones #VikingAge #YoungerFuthark #ElderFuthark #RKRunestone #Maeshowe #KarleviStone #SparlSaStone #HGbyStone #Birka #Hedeby #IvarTheBoneless #BjornIronside #GreatHeathenArmy #Epigraphy #FexingoHistory #NorseSagas #Lindisfarne Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo