Why is Greenland called Greenland?
With some 80 percent of its landmass covered in permanent ice sheets, Greenland is probably one of least green nations…
With some 80 percent of its landmass covered in permanent ice sheets, Greenland is probably one of least green nations…
The Scandinavian countries are often viewed as a model for successful socialism. They seem to combine a generous welfare system…
It’s summer and that means many Swedes will head off to the country’s largest island and one of its most…
We tend to associate the Swedes with sports such as tennis, football, ice hockey and athletics, so you may be…
We all associate dreadlocks with the Rastafarian movement and it’s true that dreads do have a big symbolic significance in…
Giving your child a Swedish name is very popular at the moment. Maybe it conjures up the image of a…
You may well know that the Scandinavian Peninsula is a geographic term that refers to a landmass in northern Europe….
One of the best known symbols of ancient Norse mythology, the Valkyrie symbol is a sign of female power and…
Are you looking for an unusual name for your newborn baby, that’s a bit different and suggests strength and an…
Think of Finland, and it’s probably lakes, forests, saunas and reindeer that spring to mind. But there’s so much more…