Loraine Jensen’s Blog

Customized Runic JewelryLinks AARS and Lakselaget

Customized Runic Jewelry
Links AARS and Lakselaget

AARS enjoys the opportunity to reach out to cultural organizations with what may be new insight into their Scandinavian heritage. Presentations on the subject of runes led to a true linking of old and new for an enthusiastic women’s organization, Lakselaget. Founded...

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Fulbright Sweden Interrupted by COVID-19

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...

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Fulbright Sweden

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...

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