Yale University
Avalon Project: Charter of Privileges to Swedish South Company; June 14, 1626
The charter given by Gustavus Adolphus to the Swedish South Company detailing its rights, privileges, and requirements in its permission to explore and set up colonies.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Swedish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Swedish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Learn Swedish
An introduction to Swedish. Find practice with common vocabulary and games.
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Swedish Museum of Natural History
This resource can be viewed in Swedish or English. Some informational links are in Swedish only.
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Swedish Space Corporation
This is the official homepage of the Swedish Space Corporation, a government owned corporation devoted to space and space technology. Interesting space and satellite images and information.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Swedish Match" by Anton Chekhov
The full text of the short "The Swedish Match" by Anton Chekhov. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Living Language: E Ticket Swedish [Pdf]
These lessons will help you if you are planning a trip to Sweden and could use a helpful traveler's phrasebook with hundreds of essential words and phrases.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Living Language: In Flight Swedish Learn Before You Land [Pdf]
These lessons could help you if you are planning a trip to Sweeden and could use a traveler's language reference with over 400 essential words, phrases, and expressions.
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Pippi Longstocking Swedish Rebel and Feminist Role Model
Article about how influential the character of Pippi Longstocking has been on the attitudes of children in Sweden and throughout the world. Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking books have been translated and printed around the world so...
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Swedish Institute: Sweden in Brief
Sweden in Brief provides capsule introductions to Sweden by subject area and a collection of key facts and figures. Use the toolbar on the left to access information about Sweden's economy, government, education, sports, culture, and...
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Gotheborg.com: The Swedish East India Company
Although lesser known than the Dutch and British East India trading companies, the Swedes were very involved in the trade to Asia. Gotheborg.com provides a history of the company and the goods that it purchased and sold.
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A Brief History of New Sweden in America
This site details the Swedish settlement along the Deleware River, founded in 1638 and lasting till 1681.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nobel Prize in Physics 1915 Presentation Speech
Read the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics Presentation Speech originally given by Professor G. Granqvist, who was "Chairman of the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences." this speech touches on the...
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Odin's Gift: Historical & Classical Poetry
This website offers links to a plethera of historical and classical poetry from around the world. It is intended to be "a representative 'Best of'" each section to encourage further reading. It includes translated Rune poems, Poetic...
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: Selma Lagerlof: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
A bibliography for Swedish writer Selma Lagerlof providing links to her works as well as quick access to other authors and related links.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Erik Axel Karlfeldt
A biographical sketch of Erik Axel Karlfeldt who was a famous Swedish writer. Highlights his life as a writer and lists several of his selected works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Selma Ottiliana Lovisa Lagerlof
A magnificent site relating the life and works of Selma Lagerlof to the public. A famous Swedish writer, Lagerlof's work is highlighted and related links are provided.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Sweden: History
Read an overview of Swedish history from the time of the Vikings until now. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Swedes
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Swedish people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Anders Jons Angstrom
Biography of Anders Jonas Angstrom (1814-1874), a Swedish physicist who pioneered the field of spectroscopy. He was also well known for his work in mathematics and astronomy.
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New Sweden or the Swedes on the Delaware
This page discusses the Swedish expeditions to the New World and the settlement, New Sweden.
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State of Delaware: A Brief History
A brief history of the exploration and colonization of the state of Delaware. Includes information about the early Swedish settlement in present day Wilmington.
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