Midsummer is one of Sweden’s largest festivals, challenging even Christmas in its scale… Continue reading
Category Archives: Editor’s Own
“I Thought It Would Be Fun to Turn ‘Nordic Noir’ On Its Head”: Alexander McCall Smith in Conversation
Alexander McCall Smith discusses his latest endeavour, hailed as the first series in ‘Nordic blanc’… Continue reading
Nationalism in the Landscapes of Harald Sohlberg
Harald Sohlberg is frequently described as Norway’s ‘national artist’, though his work is little-known abroad… Continue reading
How to Celebrate … Easter Like a Scandinavian
At Easter ancient traditions cling on, even with the ever-increasing power of chocolate eggs and the Easter Bunny… Continue reading
Henrik Ibsen Comes to London
‘The Lady from the Sea’ has been adapted in a new production from the Norwegian Ibsen Company… Continue reading
“I Had No Expectations of Sweden”: Danny Robins in Conversation
Danny Robins discusses the creation of his BBC R4 sitcom… Continue reading
Swedish Pop’s Second Revolution
DJ Denniz Pop took over the world with simple melodies, continuing ABBA’s legacy… Continue reading
