Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers

Oct 29 - Dec 3, 2026

This will be an exciting and timely series, considering the latest Geopolitical news involving some of our Nordic Nation neighbours. These lectures will take us on a fascinating journey from the late 700’s, through to the powerful Golden Age of Sweden right up to modern day and the Nobel Prize!  Christianity, the Renaissance, and the Reformation all were influenced by the Nordic Nations. We will learn what was behind the waves of emigration to North America and how significant the Nordic Nations were to the Second World War. Join us on this journey through history and discover its impact on today’s world.