Titres dans Scandinavie

This is an excellent introduction to the history of this often misunderstood time. Although it is a story written in broad strokes, of an extremely complicated period, particularly in the development of Britain, the author has peppered it with some fascinating details of the people and the events of the time.

In this book you will find information about Norse mythology. Norse mythology, or Scandinavian mythology, is the body of mythology of the North Germanic people stemming from Norse paganism and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia and into the Scandinavian folklore of the modern period.

More series of Misha Glenny’s BBC Radio 4 show about the borders, the stories and the people of countries worldwide Former BBC Central European correspondent Misha Glenny investigates the borders, the histories and the people that make different nations what they are today. Aided by a wealth...

Following World War II, Sweden faced the looming threat of the Soviet Union and its drive to spread communism. This led to the formation of a resistance movement involving Sweden's intelligence service, the employers' association and the labour movement. The stay-behind network was fully legalised in 1955 and continued its clandestine work until the mid-1990s, with the mission of keeping communism – and the Soviets – out of Sweden. Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews with key figures, author Johan Wennström peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding the stay-behinds.

I BORNHOLM BESAT opruller Jesper Gaarskjær den dramatiske historie om besættelsesårene på klippeøen – både under tysk og russisk besættelse. Bogen er skrevet som en nærværende fortælling, der rekonstruerer en række af de centrale begivenheder på øen i Østersøen under krigen. Den fortæller således både om hverdagen under besættelsen og om de dramatiske dage, hvor Rønne og Nexø blev bombet til ukendelighed af russiske bombefly.

On February 12, 1994, just as the Winter Olympics opened in Lillehammer, Norway’s most famous artwork—Edvard Munch’s The Scream—was stolen in under 60 seconds from the National Gallery in Oslo. The culprits? A group of masked men with alleged ties to a modern-day Templar revivalist movement, combining ideology, symbolism, and street-level criminal precision.

When criminals take to the skies, even the most secure fortress becomes vulnerable. At 5:19 AM on September 23, 2009, the impossible happened. A Bell 206 helicopter appeared over Stockholm's Västberga district, descended onto the roof of Sweden's most secure cash depot, and in twenty minutes, changed the face of international security forever.

I sin bog præsenterer Emil 48 af sine favoritdyr i den danske natur og deres vilde egenskaber. Han har selv oplevet alle dyrene i bogen helt tæt på og sørger for med humor, billeder og skøre sammenligninger at videregive den fantastiske og til tider syrede viden om dyrene.

Join us as we enter the Ancient Norse Realms, and journey into a captivating world of gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, and legendary heroes.

The Sàmi are the indigenous people of Scandinavia. Residing in four countries. Lapland of Finland, Sweden, Norway and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. Learn about the connections between Sámi and Scandinavian mythology and Disney's Frozen II, which was made in collaboration with the representatives from Sámi nations. We will also dive into gender roles, motherhood, and ancestral beliefs.

A coleção Povos e Civilizações apresenta ao público brasileiro a personalidade e a diversidade de povos, nacionalidades ou etnias, suas culturas, hábitos, costumes e até estereótipos particulares. Cada autor conhece de perto seu tema e traduz com graça e elegância o espírito do povo retratado.

Sollten Sie sich jemals für die Geschichte der Marvel-Filme oder der Herr der Ringe-Reihe interessiert haben, dann ist die altnordische Mythologie genau das Richtige für Sie. Tauchen Sie in die Welt der Götter und Riesen ein und lesen Sie Geschichten voller tapferer Charaktere und Gaukler, Blutvergießen, Magie und einer Prise Humor.

Si alguna vez te has interesado por el lore de las películas de Marvel o la serie de El Señor de los Anillos, entonces deberías probar la lectura sobre la mitología nórdica antigua. Sumérgete en el mundo de los dioses y los gigantes, y lee historias llenas de personajes valientes y engañosos, derramamiento de sangre, magia y un poco de humor.

Two manuscripts in one audiobook: The Viking Age for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Vikings, Their Raids, and Everyday Life and Anglo-Saxons for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the People of Early Medieval England and Their Battles Against the Vikings.

The Norman invasion of England in 1066 and the subsequent rule of William the Conqueror are among the best-remembered and often-documented events in European history. What is much less well known is that less than 50 years before the Norman invasion, England was invaded, conquered, and ruled by Scandinavian kings to become part of a North Sea Empire.

In this audiobook, you’ll discover what life was really like for the Vikings during their golden age. Learn about the most significant Vikings and raids, and find out more about their daily lives and the things that were most important to them. You’ll also explore their folklore and hear of monsters, gods, goddesses, and the epic adventures they went on.

Norse mythology and history is a treasure trove of rituals, beliefs and culture. Take a dive inside the lives and folklore of the Vikings.

Da Peter Øvig gravede sig ned i en research om seksuelle overgreb mod børn på danske børnehjem, viste der sig et uhyggeligt billede: Overgrebene var omfattende, velorganiserede og stod ofte på over flere årtier. Samtidig viste det sig, at både børn og ansatte på børnehjemmene havde forsøgt at råbe ledelse og myndigheder op, alt sammen forgæves. Gennem otte års arbejde mødte Peter Øvig en række tidligere børnehjemsbørn, som fortalte om organiserede seksuelle overgreb, de havde oplevet på børnehjem rundt i landet, især i 1960’erne og -70’erne.

Den 25. januar 1946 udleverede Sverige 146 baltiske flygtninge til en uvis skæbne i Sovjetunionen. Det var afslutningen på en af efterkrigstidens mest dramatiske politiske affærer, på en vinter fuld af protester, sultestrejker og selvmord.

Pinsebevægelsen i Sverige bliver i det 20. århundrede Skandinaviens største åndelige vækkelse. Et verdensimperium i virkeligheden skabt ved én mands kraft. Pethrus Lewi er selvlært arbejdersøn, en karismatisk taler og organisator. Hans offentlige og private liv er begge præget af store kampe - i bevægelsen især mod den tidligere ven og medkæmper, siden hans værste fjende, digteren Sven Lidman. Enquist tegner et rigt og mærkeligt modsætningsfyldt mandeportræt og får samtidigt givet et billede af århundredet. En mesterlig beretning med mange selvbiografiske træk.