A previously unknown migration and the unexpected origins of the Vikings. These are some of the findings of a major study combining DNA, archaeology and linguistics. “We were quite amazed ourselves,” says Kristian Kristiansen, a professor of archaeology.
SwedenThe first ichthyosaur fossil has been discovered in Denmark, giving researchers a better understanding of ichthyosaurs in Scandinavia.
WorldTwo of Lars Kepler's books have been adapted into a TV series starring Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber. He is a big fan of Nordic noir. “I love the genre. You could smell the snow when you read the books,” he says.
TV & filmUS President Donald Trump has once again referred to migrants from “shithole countries” - and instead called for immigrants from Scandinavia, several media outlets report.
World politicsOn Thursday, Jusepe de Ribera's painting "Christ's Martyrdom" was sold at Stockholm Auction House. Then the Spanish Baroque master struck with a new Scandinavian record price: five million kronor.
EntertainmentThere is hope for lovely spring weather in large parts of the country on Walpurgis Night and May 1st, with temperatures around 15 degrees in the south and 5-10 degrees in the north.
SwedenA large, seven-armed octopus has been found in the northern Öresund. The discovery is causing a stir – the species has only been registered four times previously in Scandinavia.
SwedenDuring my excavation work, something glimmered in the clay. It turned out to be a over 2,000 year old gold necklace.
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