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Scandinavia is the epitome of cool: we fill our homes with cheap but stylish Nordic furniture; we envy their health-giving outdoor lifestyle; we glut ourselves on their crime fiction; even their strangely attractive melancholia seems to express a stoic, commonsensical acceptance of life's many vicissitudes. But how valid is this outsider's view of Scandinavia and how accurate our picture of life in Scandinavia today?

"The North" is simultaneously a location, a direction, and a mystical concept. Although this concept has ancient roots in mythology, folklore, and fairy tales, it continues to resonate today within modern culture. McIntosh leads listeners through the magical and spiritual history of the North, as well as its modern manifestations, as documented through physical records, such as runestones and megaliths, but also through mythology and lore. This mythic conception of a powerful, mysterious Northern civilization was known to the Greeks as "Hyberborea" - the "Land Beyond the North Wind".

Dive into the enchanting world of Scandinavian folklore, where the tales of Thiele, Hylten-Cavallius, Stephens, Asbjörnsen, and Moe come to life. This collection reveals a treasure trove of stories that not only showcase the rich cultural heritage of the North but also highlight the surprising connections between these narratives and familiar English tales. While the Prose Edda offers a wealth of inspiration, this volume presents a carefully curated selection, designed to give readers a captivating glimpse into the main features of Scandinavian folklore. Join us on this journey through myth ...

Murderers/Criminals from Scandinavia and Nordic countries are no different. These Finnish, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish killers are notable for their lack of regard for human life. From murderous nurses to killers who committed random acts of violence. Come sit and have a listen as we learn more about Nordic and Scandinavian criminals.

Behind every work of art is a captivating story. This is the starting point for the Art History podcast Konsthistoriepodden, from Sweden that has aired for the past three years.Now it is time to reach our English speaking audience.Welcome to Konsthistoriepodden in English with Alexandra Fried and Alexandra Herlitz, both art historians and senior lecturers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. In this podcast we talk about works of art from Scandinavia that we know will be interesting for everyone to find out more about. Each episode deals with one work of art at a time and aims to give ...

A chronological journey through the history of Scandinavia from the last ice age to the dawn of the space age. Geographically, we cover the five modern Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland—as well as a few other bits and pieces here and there where it‘s relevant. Visit the SHP shop: bit.ly/podshpshop Make a donation: patreon.com/scandinavianhistory

RetroRadion är en podd om 1900-talsdesign. Du får lyssna på formgivarna som själva var med när det hände, och experterna som vet allt och lite till. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A coleção Povos e Civilizações apresenta ao público brasileiro a personalidade e a diversidade de povos, nacionalidades ou etnias, suas culturas, hábitos, costumes e até estereótipos particulares. Cada autor conhece de perto seu tema e traduz com graça e elegância o espírito do povo retratado.

Until Scandinavia converted to Christianity and came under the rule of powerful kings, the Vikings were a dominant force in the medieval world. Outfitted with wind-powered sailing ships, they left their mark, spreading terror across Europe, sacking cities, deposing kings, and ransacking economies. But as much as we know about this culture, there is a large missing piece: its women. In this revisionist portrait, science journalist Heather Pringle turns those assumptions on their head, using the latest archaeological research and historical findings to reveal this group as they actually were.