Archive for the ‘Art’ Category

Out on one of our roadtrips we spotted one of the smallest movie theater’s we have seen and they had a movie display on the wall of the old fabulous and world famous movie star. Yes, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity not to miss: most certainly the only time in my life [...]

Another Viking Travel Postcard spotted on a roadtrip to Sigtuna, Sweden. The runic inscription of the stone says: “Sven had the stone erected in memory of… his father and Fröydis in memory of Ulv, her husband. God help his soul”. The names Sven and Ulv are common in the runic inscriptions but Frödis has only [...]

Even in the good old days like the viking age, people did travel a lot. In the 11th century this rune stone at St Olofs church ruin in Sigtuna, Sweden, were carved by Torbjörn. The runic inscription on this stone says: “..this stone in memory of Grimulv, his mate…“. The name of Grimulv has been [...]