Nordic legends, fearless warriors, and clever queens - the world of Vikings fascinates like no other era. After films and ...

In the riverside town of Vidin in Bulgaria, I was briefly king of the castle. I had the medieval citadel to myself. Looming ...

The practice of placing swords upright in graves represents a powerful symbolic gesture. Unlike the more common Viking Age practice of ritually breaking or bending weapons before burial, these ...

Scholars of Scandinavian studies at the Cluster of Excellence are investigating cultural memories of pre-Christian Nordic ...

A powerful collection of timeless cinematic adventures exploring strength, survival, and legend through bold storytelling and ...

What is it about the Viking Age that drives so much interest? A common view is that it was a violent period across Europe, ...

From Roman ruins to candlelit alleyways, this walled city invites travelers to explore the chilling stories that linger where ...

Seattle's annual Nordic Innovation Summit celebrates and strengthens the economic and social ties between the Northwest and Scandinavian countries.

Last month, an art festival in Reykjavík provided the art world with a much-needed opportunity to slow down and rediscover ...

Like Scandinavia, this remote island has built a culture around remoteness, creativity, slow living, and a deep respect for ...

The niece of Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson talks about her iconic Moomin books - which have been published in more than 60 languages. And finally, we hear the personal story of young Nepalese ...

As ice continues to melt, more ancient artifacts are likely to surface after lying dormant for centuries. While there are valuable lessons to be learned from their emergence, they are also reminders ...