What is Helsinki syndrome?
You’ve probably heard of Stockholm syndrome. But what the heck is Helsinki syndrome? “Helsinki syndrome” is a term you’ll sometimes…
Language and culture
Cool Viking boy names and their meanings
Choosing a name with Viking roots is a great way to honour Nordic heritage while offering your child a sense…
Christmas in Sweden: the ultimate guide
Snowy rooftops, flickering candles and the warm smell of freshly baked gingerbread wafting across the streets: Sweden does…
Cool Swedish boy names and their meanings
Looking for something unusual to call your newborn baby boy? Well, Swedish boy names are having a bit of a…
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…
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…
Were there black Vikings? Studies say no
When you think about the Vikings, you might imagine a blonde-haired warrior wielding a battle axe. Wondering if there were…
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…