The countries in the region of Scandinavia are some of the least populated nations in the world. The countries that traditionally make up "Scandinavia," which include Norway, Sweden, and Denmark,...

Interest in the ancient Norse belief system of Scandinavia is rising in the twenty-first century. Many people are generally aware that it was the religion of the Vikings, and most have probably heard...

The stereotypical image of a Viking, thanks in part to depictions of them in popular culture, is that they had white or light-colored skin and blonde, or sometimes brown, hair. But did all of the...

Scandinavia’s conversion to Christianity occurred over time. Residents of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, turned away from the Norse belief system to the faith of Jesus...

Scandinavian women of the Viking era are among the most fascinating people in European history. The depiction of Viking women in 21st-century popular culture has led to a lot of questions about them....

There are thousands of reindeer in Norway, including domesticated ones that are herded and wild ones that roam free in designated regions. Reindeer have been important to Norway for generations for a...