In the ninth and tenth centuries, Brittany was hit harder than almost anywhere in Frankia, torn apart by dynastic feuds and then conquered outright by a Scandinavian warlord elite. This is the story ...

Thai massage, a cornerstone of traditional Thai medicine, is increasingly being recognized as both a therapeutic practice and ...

As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, and there’s no better way to embrace the city than by living as they ...

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Asta — Asta's Latin and Greek origins hold the meaning of "bright as a star" or "star," while its Old Norse roots hold the meaning of "divine love," "god" or "beautiful" as a shortened form of the ...

The world of the 11th century was bound together less by nations and more by people — by families, whose loyalties crossed seas, by dynasties with roots in several lands at once. A Scandinavian noble ...

Saunas, island hops, mountain hikes, great design and cosy cafes abound in our readers’ treasured memories of the Nordic countries ...

Notable people born on this day include talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who was born on this day in 1954, and Tom Selleck.

Sweden’s royal family entered 2026 with another profound loss as Princess Désirée, sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, died at age 87. Her passing marks more than a family tragedy. It underscores the ...

Miranda Sheild Johansson receives funding from UK Research And Innovation. For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries. Yet over ...

A satirical petition calling on Denmark to “buy” California has surged past 200,000 signatures as an apparent response to the Trump administration’s renewed calls for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — On a cold, foggy afternoon in downtown Copenhagen, military veteran Flemming Almind joined thousands of his fellow Danes in what he said was the first protest he’s ever ...