Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: Geography/Cultures

The Scandinavia Series

Think of Vikings or Norsemen and you think about Scandinavia; however, Scandinavia has no official geopolitical borders; it is basically a region connected by history and the cultures in northern Europe, which consist of the Nordic countries of Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. This engaging series of documentaries introduces viewers to the history, geography and various cultures of this romantic region. Programs available on 6 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 6-Disc Set. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail

List of Titles

Daughters of the Midnight Sun

"Lapland, a culture without a country, lies in the northernmost part of Scandinavia. Many Sámi are nomads who, even today, follow the reindeer and live in tents for at least a part of the year. The scenes of the reindeer tagging, the rugged beauty of the landscape, and the discussions of the youth give invaluable Click for more

The Faroe Islands

"Highly Recommended! This documentary is an excellent introduction to these remote Nordic islands with their industrious, inventive and independent population." -National Media Review
The Faroe Islands are a group of eighteen habitable volcanic islands located off the coast of Northern Europe, northwest Click for more

Finland

Some things about Finland are easy to see; it is a Nordic country that borders Sweden on the west, Russia on the east, Norway on the north, and its capital city is Helsinki; this much anyone can learn from reading a map. But to really learn about Finland, its geography, its history, its commerce and its people; it's Click for more

Iceland

"Recommended. This is a good program to introduce viewers to this rarely-visited location." -CITC Review
Don't let its name fool you, there's a lot more to Iceland than ice. Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, between mainland Europe and Greenland, the Republic of Iceland is an island country, whose history Click for more

Norway: From the Land of Vikings

A comprehensive tour of Norway, whose history dates back over 1,000 years, and its people, who retain a unique culture and remain determined to make a satisfying and rewarding life for every citizen in their country. An index of destinations visited include: Trondhiem, to visit St. Olaf Cathedral dedicated to the Viking Click for more

Return to Sweden

Dale Johnson documents the extraordinary experience of returning to the land of his ancestry, Sweden, to see its beautiful sights and to meet its warm, openhearted people. He journeys to the manufacturing center of Göteborg, famous for Volvo cars and Hasselblad cameras; then to Karlsten Fort, built during the Click for more