Fulbright Sweden Interrupted by COVID-19
Of course, I was disappointed by the news, but in spite of this, I am truly encouraged that my activities as a Fulbright Specialist, both fulfilled and planned, will lead to informative and inspiring runic learning opportunities for both children and adults. During my...
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 Alexandria,...
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...