Every year in Sweden and Finland, a time-honored tradition persists, harkening back to an era when witches convened with the devil before the resurrection of Jesus. Growing up in Värmland, Sweden, Fredrik Skott and his sister engaged in a peculiar ritual: donning witch attire and traversing from house to house, delivering candy-filled letters to neighbors and friends. … [Read more...] about Why Swedish children celebrate Easter by dressing up as witches
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A Swedish Spectacle on the Thames: The Götheborg Replica Sails into London
In 2022, a sight straight out of the 18th century graced the River Thames in London. A replica of the Götheborg, the world's largest, active, ocean-going wooden sailing ship at the time of its construction, sailed down the iconic waterway, leaving spectators in awe. This triumphant return, after a 15-year absence from the British capital, wasn't just a visual marvel; it was … [Read more...] about A Swedish Spectacle on the Thames: The Götheborg Replica Sails into London
The Remarkable Story of the Swedish Warship Vasa: From Tragedy to Triumph
The Swedish warship Vasa is not only a remarkable feat of engineering but also a symbol of Sweden's golden age of military expansion. Commissioned by King Gustavus Adolphus in the early 17th century, the Vasa was designed to be the most powerful warship in the world, with two gun decks and 64 bronze cannons. However, the ship met a tragic fate during its maiden voyage, sinking … [Read more...] about The Remarkable Story of the Swedish Warship Vasa: From Tragedy to Triumph
First Female Viking Found in The Swedish Mountains
On his way to camping in Kalffällen, a mountain hiker in Jämtland, central Sweden, made an unexpected surprise. Archaeologists in Sweden were ecstatic by the discovery. Eskil Nyström, a mountain hiker, discovered a brooch a year ago. While building and fastening his tent, Nyströn noticed something weird poking up from the ground. "My first assumption was that I had … [Read more...] about First Female Viking Found in The Swedish Mountains