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Three iconic Finns remain relevant at 150

Sibelius, Gallen-Kallela and Halonen, all born in 1865, helped form the Finnish identity. Now two of them post on Facebook.
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Unesco World Heritage cultural and natural sites, Finland, Finnish, Kvarken Archipelago, Struve Geodetic Arc, Suomenlinna, Old Church of Petäjävesi, Sammallahdenmäki Bronze Age burial site, Rauma Old Town, Verla Groundwood and Board Mill
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Treasure trove: Finnish Unesco sites

We check out the unique Finnish cultural sites and natural features included on the famous Unesco World Heritage list.
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Main outlines of Finnish history

Swedish, Russian and independent eras in a nutshell.
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Trauma portrayed with heroism

More than 75 years after the Winter War began, a new generation of Finnish historians offers fresh perspectives.
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A photographic leap through time

Our photographer discovers new ways to see Helsinki when he revisits locations immortalised 100 years ago by the renowned I.K. Inha.
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Defensive victory led the way to peace

As the Second World War wound down, Finland found its way out from between the superpowers.
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View the heart of Helsinki Cathedral

Photographer Tim Bird explores Helsinki’s Lutheran Cathedral to show you this popular landmark like you’ve never seen it before (slideshow).
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Unveiling Finland’s mediaeval secrets

A pioneering research project aims to shed light on parchment fragments that represent Finland’s literary culture during the Middle Ages.
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