Although many people don't know the valknut symbol by name, it's widely recognized, even among those who don't enjoy studying or reading about Norse mythology. Pronounced "valk (or volk) noot," the...

The Vikings were famous for their rich culture and ruthless raids on many countries. They also made some remarkable discoveries, such as finding Greenland. Viking leaders and kings did all these...

People today are fascinated with the Vikings. Popular depictions of them in entertainment media have raised questions for many people about what they looked like, how they fought, and how they lived....

Scandinavia has collectively had more than 45 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place victories in the Strong Man competition since 1977, compared to just 30 in the United States. So what makes Scandinavians so...

Sweden is a peaceful country with consistently high levels of satisfaction and happiness from its residents. Because it's such a happy place with such attractive scenery and exciting things to do,...

Sweden's cold, dark nights and stark white landscapes inspire more than popular Nordic-Noir Crime fiction. The heavy-metal music industry in Sweden is gigantic compared to the size of the population....