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1. "How the Nordic Model Is Helping Scandinavians Cope With the Coronavirus Pandemic" This article discusses how the Nordic countries of Scandinavia have been able to handle the coronavirus pandemic better than most thanks to their social welfare system, which has been referred to as the "Nordic Model". The article looks at how the countries' strong welfare systems, healthcare systems, and social safety nets have helped their citizens cope with the pandemic, as well as how their governments have responded to the crisis. 2. "Sweden's Coronavirus Experiment: No Lockdown, But Strict Social Distancing" This article looks at how Sweden has taken a different approach to handling the coronavirus pandemic compared to the rest of the world. Rather than imposing a strict lockdown, the country has instead implemented strict social distancing measures which have been largely successful in preventing the spread of the virus. The article looks at how the country has been able to achieve this, as well as the potential implications of this approach. 3. "Video: Inside Scandinavia's Secretive Tech Scene" This video takes a look at the thriving tech scene in Scandinavia,
FeatureThe Army that Walked on WaterFor the Swedish king Charles X Gustav, the freezing winter of 1658 provided a unique opportunity: to march across the ice and create a Scandinavian superkingdom.Christopher Gennari| Published inHistory TodayVolume 72 Issue 11 November 2022Charles X Gustav After Iv
My novel, Sigurd’s Swords, takes place in the kingdom of the Rus’, known to early Scandinavians as Gardariki, or the “realm of towns.” I was extremely excited to dive into this new world of the past, though it did not come without its challenges. As with most research into the Viking Age, one must rely on sources written years and sometimes centuries after the events occur. Such was the case with Olaf Tryggvason and his time in Gardariki. For the most part, researching the setting revealed very
Christina here. As we’ve mentioned before, authors take any chance they can to do a bit of hands-on research when it’s on offer, and a couple of weeks ago I did just that – I tried my hand at Viking weaving! I’ve been a member of my local weaving guild for some years now, although I don’t attend very frequently as I don’t have time unfortunately. It all began with me doing a weekend course in Scandinavian band weaving, which of course sounded right up my street. Since one of my neighbours is Swedish as well, we decided to try...