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Colors of fire and ice: The story of Iceland's flag
Despite the human settlement of Iceland stretching back more than a millennium to the Viking Age, its national flag is a little over half a century old. However, despite its youth, the flag has become a powerful unifying symbol for all Icelanders.1 year ago — Scandinavia -
Was Greenland settled by Danish Vikings?
The world's largest island has a long and complicated settlement history.1 year ago — History -
Harald Fairhair's triumph: Uniting Norway at the Battle of Hafrsfjord
How does the story of modern Norway trace its roots to a Viking battle that may be only semi-legendary?2 years 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 -
Exploring Denmark's national flag and its tale of divine intervention
Carlsberg, a sense of "hygge," Lego, licorice, and pølse i brød are things that Danes of all ages, cultures, or creeds are proud of. Add to that list the famous "Dannebrog" - Denmark's national flag.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 -
What was the Kalmar Union, and how did it affect Scandinavia?
At the turn of the 15th century CE, an agreement was undertaken in the Baltic splendor of the Swedish city of Kalmar between the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.3 years ago — Scandinavia
