Thursday, February 12, 2026

“I think of you, I love you”: 1,000-year-old Viking love messages hidden in Swedish stones

Who knew the fearsome Viking warriors were romantic! What a Valentines  Day story!

"... Rune grey stones with sharp carved lines might look plain at first. Nothing emotional on the surface. As reported by BBC, one famous Viking-era message, found on a textile tool near Gothenburg, reportedly reads: “Do you think of me, I think of you, do you love me, I love you.” It sounds almost like a modern text message between partners.Runes were carved on wood, bone, tools, and cloth. But stone lasted the longest. Many were memorial stones, placed near roads or meeting places so travellers would see them.  ..."

“I think of you, I love you”: 1,000-year-old Viking love messages hidden in Swedish stones | World News - Soch Times

Credits: The Flyover



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