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Od cities, cutting edge design, and vast open spaces.
Understanding Swedish Rune Stones
Wherever you go in southern Sweden you are likely to find runestones. These ancient Viking stones with their distinctive red patterns and cryptic markings seem
History, Churches and Rune Stones in Sigtuna, Sweden’s Oldest Town
Less than 50 km from Stockholm, Sigtuna is ideal for a day trip from the capital. It is Sweden’s oldest town, founded in AD 980,
The Ancient Burial Sites of Gotland
There are stones everywhere. Wherever you go in Gotland they are scattered on the beach and by the road, in fields and in forests. They
Discovering the Fishing Stations of Gotland
I went to Gotland in search of its stone labyrinths and the medieval city of Visby. But, as so often happens, it was the unexpected
The Stone Labyrinths of Gotland
Over the past few years I’ve been exploring English turf mazes, and now it was time to discover their predecessors, the stone labyrinths of Scandinavia.
Sea, Sky and Sculpture at the Millesgården, Stockholm
A garden high on a hill, overlooking the Stockholm harbour front. Designed by the artist who lived there and filled with sculptures, terraces and flower