AvatarLarry MudrieAvatarAvatarHow a brawl in 18th-century Constantinople changed what we know about the VikingsThe Conversation UK - Tonicha UphamOn August 27 1761, a Danish explorer started a small riot in the grand bazaar of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). Frederik Christian von Haven …
AvatarLarry MudrieAvatarAvatarViking Age women with cone-shaped skulls likely learned head-binding practice from far-flung regionLive Science - By Tom MetcalfeThe skull modifications were found on the skeletons of three women buried on Gotland almost 1,000 years ago. The elongated, cone-shaped skulls of …
AvatarLarry MudrieFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoChristiania: A Copenhagen hippy commune fights back against drug gangsbbc.co.uk - By Adrienne MurrayFor more than 50 years, the hippy neighbourhood of Christiania has been a haven of counter-culture, in the very heart of the Danish capital Copenhagen. Popular with tourists, it is known for its liberal attitude towards cannabis and the infamous drug market, Pusher Street. However, in recent years …
AvatarLarry MudrieFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWhat Is Friluftsliv, The Norwegian Way of Life in Harmony with Nature?thecollector.com - Viktoriya SusHow often do you walk in a forest or large park? Remember the last time you turned off all gadgets and enjoyed simple contemplation in nature? This …
AvatarLarry MudrieAvatarAvatarInnovative sand battery can heat entire town for a weekTechSpot - Shawn KnightForward-looking: A Finnish startup has secured $7.6 million Euro ($8.2 million) in seed funding to scale up its unique sand battery technology. The …
AvatarLarry MudrieFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoScandinavia was once a part of Greenland, study findsthebrighterside.news - Joshua Shavit. In the heart of Finland, amidst some of the oldest mountains in Northern Europe, researchers have made a significant discovery about Earth's crust, …
AvatarLarry MudrieAvatarAvatarNorway follows Denmark with plans to conscript thousands more soldiersverified_publisherEuronewsRussia's attack on Ukraine has given northern European countries an impetus to beef up their militaries. Norway is to increase the number of …
AvatarLarry MudrieAvatarAvatarFinland school shooting: 12-year-old apprehended after fellow pupil diesverified_publisherThe Guardian - Miranda BryantTwo other children seriously injured in incident in Vantaa described by minister as ‘horrifying’
AvatarLarry MudrieFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFinland is on the verge of an incredible human-made alteration deep beneath the Earth: 'They'll hold a total of 5,500 tonnes of waste'thecooldown.com - Margaret WongIn a bold step toward sustainable nuclear waste management, Finland is poised to become the first nation to bury spent nuclear fuel rods deep …
AvatarLarry MudrieAvatarAvatarI moved to Finland from the UK 40 years ago – here’s what life is like in the ‘world’s happiest country’The Independent - Tim BirdIt’s that time of the year again in Finland. Mid-March is release date for the annual UN World Happiness Report and we’re top of the charts – for the …
AvatarLarry MudrieAvatarAvatarFinland named the world's happiest country (again) in 2024 but young people in Europe are strugglingverified_publisherEuronews - By David WalshThe 2024 World Happiness Report also showed a disturbing downward trend in life evaluations by young people and adolescents, particularly in Western …
AvatarLarry MudrieAvatarAvatarNorway Is Building A New Viking Age Museum In OsloForbes - David NikelNorway’s Oseberg and Gokstad Viking ships are among the world’s greatest archaeological finds from the Viking Age. Following careful excavation and restoration, the ships are preserved in Oslo for future generations to enjoy. Unfortunately for those relying on dated guidebooks, the popular Viking …