There's been a renewed interest in early Viking culture in the past decade or so. With shows like the History Channel's Vikings and Netflix's Vikings Valhalla and games like Assassin's Creed:...
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Why Does Sweden Have So Many Islands? (See the Amazing Total)
Sweden is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its stunning landscapes and seascapes lure travelers from around the globe. One geographical feature that Sweden is known for is having...
Like many countries where English is not the first language, it is peculiar to discover that some of the most popular bands originating from Sweden almost exclusively sing in English. So why...
The global literacy rate in the twenty-first century is approximately 85%. [1] However, in Medieval Europe, literacy rates hovered around 20%, though a few countries like England and the...
Although the phenomenon wasn't profoundly explored in the Marvel movies, Odinsleep is an integral part of Odin's (and later Thor's) storyline in the Marvel Comics. Viewers get a taste of it in...
Is the Minnesota Vikings’ Helmet Supposed To Be Thor’s Helmet?
The pop-culture picture of a Viking is of a giant warrior who wears a horned helmet and carries an ax, sword, or spear. Nowhere is this image more apparent than in the professional football team,...