Historiska museet

Sami Remains Returned to Luleå After 150 Years

150 years ago, remains of two Sami people were dug up from their graves in the Luleå area and taken to Lund University. On Saturday, they were returned at a Sami ceremony in Gammelstad outside Luleå.

Mold Threatens Danish and Swedish Cultural Heritage in Museums

An extra durable white mold has been found in twelve Danish museums, including the National Museum in Copenhagen, reports Danish Radio. It is also found in Sweden, in most older churches, says Fanny Stenback, conservator at the History Museum.

AI Witches Take a Place at the Museum of History

It's going to be a witch year. At the cinema, "Wicked" is showing, on TV "Agatha all along" – and at the Museum of History in Stockholm, an exhibition with the title "Witches" is now opening.

Viking Buddha on display at the British Museum

Sold stolen coins - must pay for damages

A former employee at the Royal Coin Cabinet sold coins from the museum's collections at auction. Now the man is sentenced to pay damages of over 1.5 million kronor, announces the Svea Court of Appeal.