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
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…
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…
9 of the best Viking tours in Scandinavia
The Vikings came from Norway, Denmark and Sweden more than thousand years ago and left a rich cultural heritage across…
The Viking diet: what did Vikings eat, and was it healthy?
The Vikings, being the tough warriors they were, had a lot on their plate (literally!). But what did Vikings eat exactly?…
Dating in Sweden: what to expect as a foreigner
There’s a lot to love about Sweden, but navigating the country’s dating scene as a foreigner can be… tricky, to…