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Not Just Reindeer: Sweden’s Midsummer Festival

Analysis, Education, Nonfiction, Student Writings, Travel, Writings / By a featured contributor

Every year, Swedes celebrate a national holiday called “Midsummer.” The roots of the festival go back to the 6th century A.D. Originally held to usher in the season of fertility, Midsummer also honors the summer solstice. The traditions began in the southern areas of Sweden and then gradually spread to the rest of the country. People […]

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Varg Vikernes: The Ultimate “Lord of Chaos”

Varg Vikernes might be the most infamous musician in all of Black Metal history. He is a convicted murderer and church arsonist known for his blatant racism, fascist views, and extreme nationalism. He continued to make himself notorious even through his prison sentence from 1994 to 2009. Most have grown intolerant of Varg and his actions,