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Unveiling Finland’s mediaeval secrets
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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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How Mannerheim helped Finland earn its independence
A black and white photo of Mannerheim and Major Ragnar Grönvall.
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How Mannerheim helped Finland earn its independence

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, Finland’s most famous military leader, helped his countrymen earn “their own independent lives within the family of free peoples.” Before that, he served in the Russian military for many years; article includes slideshow.

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J.V. Snellman: Where would Finland be without him?
A flag is visible behind a statue of a sitting man.
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J.V. Snellman: Where would Finland be without him?

Philosopher, scholar, journalist and politician Johan Vilhelm Snellman played a uniquely important role in forming the Finnish national identity.

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Tracing Finland’s eastern border
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Tracing Finland’s eastern border

We recount the tale of Finland’s eastern border, which has been drawn and redrawn many times.

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Helsinki’s Senate Square
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Helsinki’s Senate Square

We recount how the buildings around Senate Square, including the landmark Lutheran Cathedral, got their start.

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