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Sweden's belligerence, confined to the upper quarters of Protestant Europe, prompted Denmark to further its own empire in India, Africa, and the Caribbean.

The seventeenth century ushered in an era of Swedish military might and territorial wars, while Denmark tried fleetingly to expand their commercial empire.

A precedent for colonial expansion engaged the courts of Scandinavia, most notably the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway, whose neighbors the Dutch were the ultimate leaders.

An overview of the Viking invasion of Wiltshire in the reign of Alfred the Great that led to the king's flight to Athelney, his redemption at Edington and the Danelaw.

In 1389 seven-year-old Bogislaw was sent to Denmark to be the foster child of Queen Margrethe. The queen had chosen him as king of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

International football is becoming more competitive and changes are needed to ensure the qualifying campaigns for major tournaments do not become progressively stagnant.

Consumption of energy drinks can cause behavioral problems among adolescents, including substance abuse, unsafe sex, risky sports, violence and delinquency.

Absolutism, or an Absolute Monarchy is based on the idea that monarchs have divine rights, and do not need to answer to parliament or their nobility.

Arctic dwelling polar bears are losing their feeding grounds to global warming and are threatened with extinction according to World Wildlife Organization (WWF).

Is it the Geographic North Pole, the North Magnetic Pole or somewhere else that Santa Claus lives? The North Pole's ownership is now in dispute.

With long winter nights and short days, it is no wonder that the celebration of St. Lucia, the patron saint of light, is an important part of Christmas in Sweden.

Magrethe was only six years old when she was engaged to the then 10-year-old king of Norway, Håkon. She was sent away to Norway and married at the age of 10.

Hans was the oldest son of King Christian I and Dorothea of Brandenburg and therefore the natural heir to the Danish throne.

TUI the worlds largest tour operator plans to increase its market share by introducing new products and increased flights to Thailand's major tourst resorts.

The Union of Kalmar united Sweden, Denmark and Norway under one ruler, Queen Margrethe. Formed to challenge the Hanseatic League, the union lasted 126 years.

Showing the flag North of 60, Canada's military and political leaders try to bolster the country's sovereignty claims.

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper has served notice he intends to defend the country's claims to northern oil and minerals.

If UEFA change the qualifying format they must ensure the new format benefits Europe as a continent as well as improving international competition. .

Energy drinks have become increasingly popular, but recent studies have shown that they can be detrimental to your health.