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Denmark

In this 1873 watercolor, artist Frank Dicksee shows Viking raiders heading for land.

The Muddled Origins of the Word ‘Viking’

The now common term wasn't used to describe medieval Scandinavians until the 19th century.

Martyn Whittock November 16, 2023

Denmark and Sweden heading into battle during the Kalmar War.

Found: A 400-Year-Old Skeleton, Buried in a Swedish Basement

The remains may be from the Kalmar War between Denmark-Norway and Sweden.

Jonathan Carey January 22, 2019

Flæskesteg Sandwich

The key to this colorful holiday sandwich is extra-crispy pork skin.

Smørrebrød

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

This Viking comb had the word "comb" inscribed on it.

Found: A Viking Comb That Says 'Comb'

It is helping researchers understand runic inscriptions, so maybe we should all start labeling our stuff.

Vittoria Traverso January 15, 2018