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Tag: History

The Norse ‘Valknut’: Origins & Meanings of the Triangle Knot

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Originally published on January 9, 2023 Last updated on April 25, 2024
Categorized as VikingsTagged History, Norse, Symbolism

How Tall & Strong Were Vikings? (Based on DNA & Archeology)

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Originally published on December 13, 2022 Last updated on January 24, 2025
Categorized as VikingsTagged Archeology, DNA studies, History, Norse

The History of Sweden: A Timeline of the Swedish People

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Originally published on November 27, 2022 Last updated on December 30, 2025
Categorized as HistoryTagged History, Sweden

Swedish Last Names: Statistics, Meanings, Origins & American Versions

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Originally published on October 16, 2022 Last updated on October 16, 2022
Categorized as NamesTagged Culture, Data, History, Names, Sweden

Traditional Swedish Clothing: The National & Regional Folk Costumes of Sweden

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Originally published on September 9, 2022 Last updated on October 22, 2024
Categorized as CultureTagged Culture, Editor's Choice, History, Lifestyle, Sweden

Vegvisir: A Complete Guide (Origins, Meaning & Accuracy)

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Originally published on February 18, 2022 Last updated on May 11, 2025
Categorized as HistoryTagged Editor's Choice, History, Iceland, Nordic, Norse, Symbolism

Old Nordic Symbols: Norse Runes & Viking Ornaments (Meanings & Examples)

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Originally published on February 4, 2022 Last updated on March 1, 2024
Categorized as VikingsTagged Culture, Editor's Choice, History, Nordic, Norse, Symbolism

Why It Is Called Scandinavia (Origins & Meaning)

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Originally published on December 2, 2021 Last updated on September 26, 2024
Categorized as HistoryTagged History, Nordic, Norse, Scandinavian

Nordic vs. Germanic vs. Celtic: Differences & Links Explained (+ Maps)

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Originally published on June 29, 2021 Last updated on November 12, 2024
Categorized as FactsTagged Celtic, Germanic, History, Nordic
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