
Ep. 44: The Oldest Runestone Yet (With Krister Vasshus)
Three days before the recording of this episode, …
Brute Norse Podcast · Eirik Storesund
January 20, 20231h 2m
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Show Notes
Three days before the recording of this episode, archaeologists and runologists in Norway unveiled the sensation that is the Svingerud runestone, which is so far the oldest dateable runestone known to exist, and conceivably the oldest runic inscription to date. Onomastic mastermind and BN regular Krister Vasshus is one of the scholars working on it, and he's returning to the podcast to give us the inside scoop, hint at some yet-to-be-revealed finds, and discuss some possible uses for powdered moles.
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