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Historic Shipwreck from 1801 Found in Copenhagen

225 years after the Battle of Reden in Copenhagen, Danish marine archaeologists believe they have found the wreck of the warship Dannebroge – one of the most...

Updated Sweden's 1930 census

The Swedish National Archives is still working to update the 1930 census with people who are no longer covered by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).Unlike in...

New insights into medieval settlement in Sweden

The Swedish National Archives has published two new books that provide a detailed picture of settlement, ownership and social structure in Närke and Medelpad in the Middle Ages....

Kven farm with roots dating back to the 17th century protected

The National Heritage Board has approved the preservation of Nedrum Farm in Lyngen municipality in Troms. The farm is a rare, well-preserved example of Kven settlement, with roots...

Over 30 million new historical sources added

FamilySearch has published its latest update of historical sources, and in March more than 30 million new records were made available to genealogists worldwide.

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