The world of the 11th century was bound together less by nations and more by people — by families, whose loyalties crossed seas, by dynasties with roots in several lands at once. A Scandinavian noble ...

In a recent study published in Cell, researchers investigated the history of Scandinavia for the period from the Roman period (between 1.0 CE and 400.0 CE) to the present, spanning over 2,000 years.

We are a land of immigrants — from the indigenous peoples who came from Asia via the Bering Strait or from Polynesia on rafts, to the pioneers from the British Empire, to Scandinavians, Italians, ...

Two recent books chart the global reach of Scandinavian societies. Every nation harbors its own myths of world-historical greatness—even Iceland. No one is a more enthusiastic advocate for this tiny ...

A new study reported in the journal Cell on January 5 captures a genetic history across Scandinavia over 2,000 years, from the Iron Age to the present day. This look back at Scandinavian history is ...

Not so long ago – just over 130 years – the first Sons of Norway organization was created as an answer to a problem faced by Norwegian immigrants.

When we think of Norway, Vikings often spring to mind. The Vikings were Norway’s Nordic ancestors, seafaring warriors who raided other countries until 1066, when King Harold defeated Harald Hardrada.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. NORWAY — If the buildings on Norway’s historic Main Street could talk, they ...

Chef Christer explores Eastern Norway’s rich cultural, culinary, and naval history. Chef Christer visits the magnificent naval shipyard in Horten, Eastern Norway, and learns what navy crews ate in the ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The one-room schoolhouse shown above is The Noble’s Corner School, circa ...