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Icelandic Horses Grazing79

The Icelandic Horse-Gift from the Vikings

Norse Vikings brought the Icelandic horse to Iceland in the ninth century. For those early settlers the horse was indispensible and the relationship forged then between Icelaners and their horses continues to this day.

53 comments    travel fun sports
Here are some of Stockholm, Sweden's gorgeous waterfront views.86

Fun Things To Do In Norway And Sweden -- Best Scandinavia Attractions

Though we weren't sure what to expect when we visited Norway and Sweden, both my husband and I loved our Scandinavian holiday. Here are some things to do in Norway and things to do in Sweden.

3 comments    hub challenge sweden vikings
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UKRAINIAN Girls

Ukraine has an extensive Slavic history, which extends back to 4500 BCE. Ukraine flowered in the 10th century, when it was at the nexus of a very powerful empire, the Kievan Rus, that had an influential reach...

2 comments    pictures travel photos
Two ferries crossing islands in Swedish archipelago67

Beautiful Trip from Sweden to Finland

One way to get to Finland is to take what I consider (and I highly recommend to anyone) one of the most beautiful boat trips in Europe. The trip starts every evening (around 5pm) through out the year from...

0 comments    sweden finland stockholm
A Sami family of the 1870s.80

Native American Migration from Russia to Iceland (Part XXII)

Part of the DNA structure from Mohawk Nation can be found in Zulu Nation of Congo, as well as all around the Arctic Circle and all along the path of migration of the People of the North. See videos of northern dancing.

2 comments    education history migration
Ruth Drake and the author dancing Tikkuritsu, a Finnish stick dance, at the Oregon State Fair.  Photo credit:  Heather Butler Skogen.67

Scandinavian Competitive Dances: Stick Dances and the Halling

Among the many Scandinavian dances performed by groups around the world, the competitive dances are crowd-pleasers as much for the talent of the individual dancers as for the artistry of the dance. Two forms...

0 comments    arts recreation world
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Amorphis - Skyforger

     Over the years Amorphis has truly done their name justice it seems they change with every album. The evolution of Amorphis is a fascinating thing to behold. Amorphis started off as a brutal death...

1 comment    music poetry review
Partial wreath, taping flower stems on.58

Quick and Easy Flower Crowns

Making flower crowns is a great project for summer festivals, camps, and other group activities. This craft has its origins in many European cultures, where flower crowns, garlands, and wreaths are used to...

0 comments    how to how fun
Fire Bird) was inspired by Kalevala (a collection of ancient Finnish legends). Väinämöinen goes on a raiding party with his men to the North, to steal the "Sampo" (a kind of a horn of plenty). The Witch of the North goes mad with rage to find the Sam67

Fire Art Sculpture in Scandinavia

Fire Fire captures time and space very concretely. Momentarily changing the physical character of the place it also changes its meanings. Fire’s ability to give light alone is a powerful factor. ...

0 comments    arts art fire
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Voluspá Discussion IXX-XX

Voluspá Discussion IXX:XXDon't mind the naming and formatting changes. I'll get something I like worked out eventually. IXXAn ash I know, hight Yggdrasil,the mighty tree moist with...

0 comments    norse scandinavia germanic
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