Loraine Jensen Named Fulbright Specialist
AARS founder and president Loraine Jensen was named to a prestigious Fulbright Specialist appointment to pursue the study of runestones in Sweden during the spring of 2020. Based at Uppsala University, Loraine will conduct field studies, engage in research,...
U-Haul and the Kensington Runestone
Drive down just about any United States interstate highway and you are likely to see one of the 2,300 U-Haul 20-foot vans that have a Minnesota “SuperGraphic” highlighting a Viking ship. The display is to commemorate the Kensington Runestone (KRS) in...
Fulbright Sweden
It’s Sunday, March 1 and I just arrived in Uppsala, Sweden, to begin my Fulbright Specialist assignment at Uppsala University.My project is titled: "Viking Age Runic Studies: Education and Outreach." The project will provide opportunities for me to research how...