Scandinavia

Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Finland, Matthew Kirk, describes the impact of the Crimean War on that country and how it is being commemorated.

Christina abdicated her throne on June 6th, 1654.

A.D. Harvey recalls the career of the Swedish king whose assassination inspired a famous opera.

The Danish astronomer died on October 24th, 1601.

Richard Cavendish marks the anniversary of an important Scandinavian battle, which took place on April 2nd, 1801.

A key battle in the Great Northern War was fought on November 29th, 1700.

Finland's longest-serving president was born on September 3rd, 1900.

Christian V died in Copenhagen on August 25th, 1699, following a riding accident.

An international exhibition run by the Swedish Royal Armoury on Tournaments and the Dream of Chivalry.

Ragnhild Hatton on her memories - and the perspective of other historians - on Wartime Norway.