How did ‘Nordic noir’ grow out of such contented nations?… Continue reading
Category Archives: History
The Exodus
Dag Blanck looks at the history of Swedish immigration in the United States… Continue reading
The Nordics and the First World War
The world commemorates a hundred years since the signing of the 1918 Armistice.. Continue reading
The Day Sweden Swapped Sides
It’s something we seldom have to think about: which side of the road to drive on… Continue reading
A Short History of … The Scandinavian Far Right
UKIP may have been seen off, but in Scandinavia populist parties pose an ever increasing threat… Continue reading
The King’s Choice
King Haakon’s refusal to give in to invading Nazis remains one of Norway’s proudest moments… Continue reading
Finland at 100
Finland celebrates a hundred years of independence… Continue reading
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