Like many of their Scandinavian neighbors, Norwegian citizens enjoy some of the highest standards of living of any human society ever. [1] Their remarkable success has sparked political debate...
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Swedish, like English, Danish, and Norwegian, is a Germanic language. Different languages also have their own distinct sound. When it comes to accents, Swedish and Norwegian share a similar type...
The Scandinavian countries are consistently ranked among the wealthiest, happiest, and best-governed nations in the world today. [1] However, explanations for their exceptional success can be...
As a wealthy country with a cold climate, Norway ought to dominate ice hockey like some of its other far-northern neighbors. The fact that it doesn’t has sometimes been attributed to the...
Most people's picture of a typical Scandinavian includes pale skin, blonde hair, and blue eyes. While there is some truth to these stereotypes, they do not describe minorities like the Sami. Even...
Anyone who knows anything about Norse mythology probably knows a bit about valkyries. However, there are many of them. Experts think the number of valkyries mentioned in the mythology tales can be...