A single fingerprint in ancient tar is rewriting the story of one of Scandinavia’s earliest seaborne raids. Researchers have ...

In this video, we dive into the weird and wonderful geography of Scandinavia, from towering fjords and rugged coastlines to isolated villages and extreme climates. Discover how these unusual ...

As so-called ‘coolcations’ became the summer trend for escaping the heat, the popularity of a Scandinavian break is set to continue into winter. The region’s major tourist destinations are poised for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. But visiting the region for the first time can turn up many ...

When Michael Birkjær first heard that he was one of the happiest people in the world, his initial response was one of scepticism. Like many of his fellow Danes, Birkjær doubted that a tiny country on ...

Scandinavia is best known today for its embrace of soft socialism and pop icon Robyn. But in times of old, the region was covered by a giant ice sheet. Then, about 23,000 years ago, the ice began to ...

Scandinavia is shaped by environmental conditions that test both human endurance and architectural ingenuity, with long winters defined by limited daylight, low sun angles, deep snowfall, and cold ...

UPPSALA, SWEDEN—Researchers led by Helena Malmström of Uppsala University have discovered a genetic link between continental Europe's Corded Ware culture and the Scandinavian herders of the Battle Axe ...

To an outsider, Scandinavia can seem like a group of small, difficult-to-tell-apart Nordic countries. Frequently derided by right-wing politicians as an example of everything wrong with Big Government ...

A CORNER stone of the Nazi credo is a mystic belief in the superiority of the Nordic race. In the current Nazi conception, "der nordische Mensch" incarnates everything that is beautiful, strong, noble ...

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