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A brief look at the Viking history of Gotland
Nowadays, the only hordes visiting the Baltic island of Gotland are of the tourist variety. Yet this balmy isle houses an impressive Viking history that saw it as a focal point of trade, traffic, and treasure during the early medieval period.1 year ago — History -
The history and impact of the Hanseatic League on Scandinavia
Long before much of Scandinavia became part of the European Union, many of its towns and cities were part of an influential and powerful trading network: the Hanseatic League.2 years ago — Scandinavia -
How King Magnus VII shaped the medieval kingdoms of Norway and Sweden
Since 1905, when Norway voted for its independence, the political ties between Norway and Sweden were peacefully severed. The unification of the kingdoms of Norway and Sweden under one monarch can be traced back to the ambitions of Magnus Eriksson.2 years ago — Scandinavia
