Norse Paganism: what is it, and what do its followers believe?
Slowly abandoned when Christianity spread throughout Scandinavia, and then forgotten about for centuries, Norse Paganism is making a bit of…
Language and culture
Finnish girl names: the best girls’ names from Finland!
Looking for an unusual name for your newborn? Why not check out some Finnish baby girls’ names? Finnish women have…
Norwegian boy names: 120 fun male names from Norway
Looking for an unusual name for your baby boy? Why not check out some cute Norwegian boy names? Norwegian boy…
Cool female Viking names and their meanings
Viking names for girls are pretty popular right now, and if you want to give your newborn daughter a strong…
Were there black Vikings? Studies say no
When you think about the Vikings, you might imagine a blonde-haired warrior wielding a battle axe. But this stereotype may…
Cool male Viking names and their meanings
Choosing a Viking name for your baby boy is a great idea, especially if you want a name that suggests…
The top Swedish movies to stream right now: Netflix, Prime and more
It’s not exactly Hollywood, but Sweden has a long tradition of cinema and film-making. And Ingmar Bergman, one of the…
Icelandic last names: how do they work?
Icelandic surnames are unusual in that many of them end in the suffix -son or -dottir. But why is this?…
Is Sweden socialist?
Sweden and the other Scandinavian countries are often touted as successful socialist states. But, is Sweden really socialist? Or is…
What is Stockholm syndrome?
You’ve probably heard of Stockholm syndrome, but do you know what it is? Even once you do, there are lots…