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Torun Zachrisson, docent in archeology and head of research at Upplandsmuseet, and Magnus Källström, docent Nordic languages and runologist, talk about runes, runestones and why they are found in the landscape. In Uppland there are thousands of stones from the end of the Viking Age. Torun and Magnus also talk about the runic alphabet, the so-called futhark, and about famous rune carvers who have left stones behind over a large geographical area. The film is part of the series UR Samtiden - Länsmuseerna tell. Recorded on 12 October 2020 at Upplandsmuseet. Organiser: Upplandsmuseet.