Digital History
Digital History: European Colonization North of Mexico
Although settlements by other northern European countries are mentioned, the primary focus of this article is on English settlements and the types of immigrants who came to the New World from England.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Sweden: Counties Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the counties of Sweden.
PBS
Pbs: Breadline
How did people in countries around the world fare during the Depression? Read two personal narratives, one from Sweden, another from Chile, to form an impression of the Great Depression worldwide.
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Astrid Lindgren
In the US, Astrid Lindgren's most familiar book is Pippi Longstockings. Learn more about Lindgren's life and writings here, and you might be moved to check out some of her other books as well.
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New Netherland Project: Fort Christina
Read the story of the settlement of Fort Christina by Swedes led by the Dutch Peter Minuit. Find out what contribution the Swedes made to American colonial life.
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Gateway to the Classics: In the Days of Giants
This online version of the 1902 book includes a pronunciation guide for all the Norse names. An especially helpful feature is the ability to customize your display preference.
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Hurstwic: Norse Mythology
Great place for information on Norse mythology! These articles "Provide a brief introduction to some of the Norse gods and goddesses, as well as a summary of a few of the stories," and pictures depicting the events.
WorldNews Network
Scandinavia News: Homepage
Scandinavia News gathers the top news stories for and about Scandinavia from a variety of well-renowned sources.
WorldNews Network
Scandinavia News: Homepage
Scandinavia News gathers the top news stories for and about Scandinavia from a variety of well-renowned sources.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron's Storybook: Folktales
Many folktale resources are offered here. Texts of stories, "extras" including music and audio files, posters and background information can be found for some stories.
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International Tongue Twisters Alpha dictionary.com
Tongue twisters for everyone! You'll find twisters and tricky phrases in English and more than 40 other languages, from Albanian to Xhosa. English translations are provided for twisters in other languages.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Sculpture Critic: Spoonbridge and Cherry by Oldenburg and Bruggen
Resource about the sculpture Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenberg and Coosje Van Bruggen. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the sculpture and artist as...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Sweden
Provides an overview of the culture of Sweden. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sweden
BBC News presents a general overview of the highly developed European country of Sweden. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Westward Expansion and Reform
Part of a longer time line describing the history of the American West, this section covers the period 1829 to 1859 with hyperlinks to stories and people of this time period.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: What Is the American?
Even colonial America was a melting pot of people from far away. Read about the diversity of the population and why it had an effect on the possibility of rebellion and revolution.
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Arild Hauge's Runes: About the Runes
This site from Arild Hauge's Runes provides an easy-to-read text about the runes and their meaning. Illustrations of rune artifacts. Although the author is from Denmark, home of the Vikings, please be aware that we could not ascertain...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1936 Award Ceremony Speech
At this site from the Nobel E Museum you can read Per Hallstrom's presentation speech before the Swedish Academy prior to Eugene O'Neill's acceptance of the Nobel Prize.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Famous People: A. Celsius
Brief biographical sketch of Anders Celsius, the Swedish scientist who developed the widely used Celsius scale for measuring temperature.
CNN
Cnn: Scandinavia
CNN delivers the top news stories of the day for and about Scandinavia. Content also includes sports scores, localized weather, and financial market.
US Department of State
United States Embassy Stockholm: u.s. Mission to Sweden
Part of the website of the United States Embassy in Sweden, this page focuses on current areas of common interest between the U.S. & Sweden.
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Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation: The Peopling of America Timeline
A history of immigration timeline, which discusses and illustrates periods of U.S. immigration history, pre-1790 through 2000.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
In addition to offering a summary of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, this guide contains notes on themes, a collection of quotes, character profiles, interactive quizzes, a list of study questions suitable for reviewing...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: August Strindberg
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about August Strindberg.
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