-
War, union, and a blue field: The making of Sweden's flag
The blue and gold of Sweden's flag is as synonymous with the Scandinavian country as ABBA, kjotboller, or IKEA. Yet the history of the Swedish flag may reach back deep into the medieval period, to an era when Vikings had not long left the world stage.8 months ago — Scandinavia -
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 -
Why do all Nordic flags have the same design?
There's more to the Nordic cross than meets the eye. Scandinavia's flags have their origins in medieval battles, divine intervention and yachting on Finnish lakes.2 years ago — Partner content
