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Vikings Brought Their Own Animals When They Invaded

Viking kings held their own horses and hounds in high regard

Zenger

Study finds first solid scientific evidence Vikings brought animals to Britain

The findings indicate Vikings were not only stealing animals when they arrived in Britain, but brought some with them.

The Independent UK

Review: 'The End of Drum-Time,' by Hanna Pylväinen

FICTION: A sweeping story of forbidden love and fugitive faith set in the majestic expanse of northern Scandinavia in the 1850s.

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Stereophonics' Kelly Jones to travel to remotest Scandinavia to make 'weird, spiritual album'

The singer's swapping the Valleys for the fjords for his unlikely next project

Wales Online

Northern lights make Scandinavia a bucket-list travel destination

Witnessing the northern lights is one experience every traveller should see.

The New Daily

Malmö city guide: Where to eat, drink, stay and shop in Sweden’s trendy coastal metropolis

A cooler, more compact coastal city than the Swedish capital, this stylish number has cutting-edge architecture, seafront saunas and a relaxed, innovative dining scene, says Dom Tulett

The Independent UK

Norway Archaeologists Find ‘World’s Oldest Runestone’

Archaeologists in Norway said Tuesday that have found a runestone which they claim is the world’s oldest, saying the inscriptions are up to 2,000 years old and date back to the earliest days of the enigmatic history of runic writing. The flat, square block of brownish sandstone has carved scribbles,…

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Glasgow cold snap as Scandinavian 'beast' storm to bring polar blast

January has been pretty mild so far, with lots of rain causing flooding throughout the city. But the weather is set to take a turn for the chilly, with sub zero temperatures expected within days.

Glasgow Live

Study: British And Irish Ancestry Present In Scandinavia Due To Viking Raids And Slavery Practices

A migration from the west impacted all of Scandinavia, scientists said included British ancestry ‘widespread’ in Scandinavia.

Zenger

Viking DNA study finds they were more genetically diverse than modern Scandinavians

The Viking Age brought surprising genetic diversity to northern Europe, but it didn’t last, according to a new study that sampled 2,000 years' worth of genomes.

Inverse

DNA reveals large migration into Scandinavia during the Viking age

We often think of the Vikings as ultimate explorers, taking their culture with them to far-off lands. But we may not typically think of Viking age Scandinavia as a hub for migration from all over Europe.

The Conversation

'We turned an old coach house into a Scandi dream home'

Kathy and Tom draw upon their travels for interior inspiration, with Scandinavia their "destination of choice"

Liverpool Echo

Forecasters say snow could arrive next week as temperatures fall

Temperatures are starting to fall and a weather pattern developing over Scandinavia could bring in much cooler air from the north from Monday, say forecasters

Manchester Evening News

Honey bombs recipe by Trine Hahnemann

A Scandinavian classic treat to eat with hot tea

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20 Stories transforms into enchanted forest with festive cocktails as it launches its winter terrace

Embracing the Scandinavian tradition of 'hygge' the restaurant aims to transport visitors to a winter wonderland in the city

Inverse

DNA study debunks a long-held theory about how ancient Britons lived

This paper found that about 76% of the genetic ancestry in the early medieval English population we studied originated from what is today northern Germany and southern Scandinavia – continental northern European (CNE).

The Independent UK

Amethyst: Fine-dining devotees should seek out this exclusive temple to arty food

Lucy Thackray heads to this refined chef’s supper club for a minimalist banquet inspired by Japan, Scandinavia and many other stops around the globe

Salon

How prisons could be more humane

Reform efforts could also extend to changing the prison environment itself, experts say

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The Conversation

A Pennsylvania prison gets a Scandinavian-style makeover – and shows how the US penal system could become more humane

The United States has the largest number of people incarcerated in the world – about 25% of all people imprisoned worldwide are in American prisons and jails.

The Conversation

Australian Labor isn’t alone. Parties of the left are making a comeback

One aspect of May’s federal election has been strangely overlooked: Labor’s win follows a pattern among the main centre-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. Traditional social democratic and labour-based parties are resurgent, and now hold office (on their own or in coalition) across all of Scandinavia and in Germany,…

Bangkok Post

The politics of the Chadchart juggernaut

In countries where integrity, competence and popular legitimacy in leadership are valued -- for example, in Scandinavia, Singapore or Taiwan -- Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt would be considered fairly average. He would merely be another good leader who exudes modesty, humility, capability and authenticity, always in touch with and answerable…

Daily Record

Flood alerts and rain warning issued in Scotland as 'Atlantic cyclone' brings washout

The Met Office has warned that a massive cyclone, which stretches from Scandinavia to Spain, will impact Scotland this week.

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Temperatures to plunge by nearly 20C with three-day washout coming

The Met Office has warned that a huge cyclone which stretches from Scandinavia to Spain will affect Brtiain with a three day washout following a fortnight of sun

Liverpool Echo

Award winning Scandinavian inspired home on exclusive road for sale

The house was completed in 2015 and is for sale with a mystery price tag

The Guardian - UK

Beyond The Scream: why Edvard Munch was no one-hit wonder

The first showing outside Scandinavia of a collection of the Norwegian master’s lesser-known works presents an artist aiming to present the full spectrum of profound human emotions

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