Language and culture

Where is Danish spoken, and how many people speak it?

You probably know that Danish is the national language of Denmark. But the Danish language is also spoken in other…

Interested in Danish last names and their meanings? Or maybe you just want to discover some cool Danish surnames that…

You may know Scandinavian trolls as the helpful creatures from Frozen, who heal Anna when she is injured, or the…

When outsiders talk about Denmark, the word ‘socialist’ gets thrown around a lot. Most agree that this northern European nation…

Finnish mythology is rich with legends about gods, heroes and other weird and wonderful creatures. And although it hasn’t broken…

Devil worship, church burning, murder and violence – is that what Norwegian black metal is all about? Or is it…

Swedish is the official language of Sweden and is predominantly spoken throughout Sweden. However, this beautiful Germanic language is spoken…

You may have seen the attractive designs of Norwegian rosemaling art on wooden bowls, plates, chests or on wall plaques….

The Scandinavian countries are often viewed as a model for successful socialism. They seem to combine a generous welfare system…

We all associate dreadlocks with the Rastafarian movement and it’s true that dreads do have a big symbolic significance in…