Blog – Scandinavia Facts

What Did the Vikings Look Like? Get the Facts

Of all the cultures and people that make up the rich tapestry that is human history, the Vikings are in a class all by themselves in terms of recognition, popularity, and perhaps even infamy. ...

Is Norse Mythology Older than Christianity? Get the Facts

Norse mythology from Scandinavia continues to fascinate modern audiences. People love to learn about Norse gods like Odin, Thor, and Freya, and their interactions with humans. Christianity has also...

Is Denmark the Netherlands (or Holland)? Get the Facts

One nation’s people rose to prominence as the Vikings terrorized, conquered, and eventually settled much of Northern Europe. The other was a global superpower whose colonial empire once extended...

Why Do Danes and Swedes Hate Each Other? Get the Facts

There are many widely held perceptions about Scandinavians, with quite a few rooted in truth and others very far from it. For example, they are not all blonde or blue-eyed, nor is every Norwegian,...

Why is Greenland a Part of Denmark? Get the Facts

It is the world's largest non-continental island. Still, with a population of just over 57,000 citizens, it is also one of the most desolate and sparsely populated countries in the world. Although...

Norsemen vs Vikings: What’s the Difference?

The monikers Norsemen and Vikings commonly refer to the marauding warriors from Scandinavia who sailed their iconic longboats to foreign shores and ravaged Northern Europe during the Middle Ages....