Hard rock and heavy metal have long had a love affair with the Vikings. Led Zeppelin arguably kicked the whole thing off with Immigrant Song in 1970, singer Robert Plant memorably wailing, ‘ Valhalla, ...

Nestled in the gentle rolling hills of central Kansas sits a town so charming, so perfectly preserved, you’ll swear you’ve ...

Bronze Age cymbals discovered in Oman show music's role in connecting ancient civilizations, shifting focus from trade to ...

While sifting through the ruins of an ancient building in Oman, archaeologists unearthed a pair of green-blue discs. The finds turned out to be a 4,000-year-old musical instrument — offering a “rare ...

Archaeologists have analyzed a pair of copper cymbals from Bronze Age Oman, suggesting a shared musical tradition connected ...

Kouxian, or ancient jaw harp, is the earliest string instrument that has been found in China. By placing kouxian between the ...

A vintage market with Scandinavian clothing and other items as well as a beer garden with local brews are among new features visitors to this year’s Scandinavian Festival will encounter. The event ...

The Scandinavian sleep method, originating from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, suggests using separate duvets for couples sharing a bed. This allows more freedom in sleeping positions and better ...

Semla, a seasonal bun with almond and whipped cream filling, is pictured. Semla will be served Saturday during Scandanavian Culture Day celebrating Swedish Easter traditions at Jamestown Community ...

famed as the U.K.'s only ensemble to perform with instruments made of local vegetables, which was launched a decade ago by Royal Academy of Music students. The pupils became professionals and have ...

These findings indicate that contact between ancient communities on both sides of the Arabian Gulf resulted in shared musical traditions central to rituals and religious beliefs, Douglas’ team says.

A harp is the musical instrument that I would associate myself with. For me, the harp symbolises royalty and luxury and exudes beauty and charm, despite being a solitary instrument. In the same ...