Sweden

In Sweden there is a 1,200-year-old Viking cemetery with stone ship burials

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In Sweden there is a 1,200-year-old Viking cemetery with stone ship burials

Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered a surprising Viking Age cemetery containing more than 100 ship-shaped tombs and burial sites in the village of Tvååker, southwestern Sweden. Originally, the team aimed to locate an ancient settlement, but found the cemetery instead. According to Petra Nordin, project director at the National Historical Museums, only a small fraction … Read more

Sweden, Norway reconsider plans for cashless society over Russian security fears

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Sweden and Norway are backtracking on their plans to create cashless societies out of fear that fully digital payment systems will leave them débil to Russian security threats, and out of concern for those who cannot use them. A combination of good high-speed Web coverage, high digital literacy rates, large rural populations and fast-growing fintech … Read more