Viking rune stones of all kinds has been found recently in York, which is in England, together with old Viking coins and the die to make them. As time moves on and new discoveries are made, more and more will become known about this ancient alphabet which was first used by the Vikings in the Scandinavian countries. Rune stone alphabets have taken many different forms, as history has evolved. The one above is the most common in use today and is recognized all over the world as fully authentic.
Rune stones come in many different materials including wood blocks and sticks. The most desirable gem stone such as black onyx, hematite and rock crystal are the favored choice of many today. The Elder Futhark is based on one of the ancient sets found in the British Museum.
Reading the runes is a practiced art which once mastered can give
astonishing
insights into our own daily life.