Finland: History

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Finnish mark bills before Finland converted to the Euro Finnish Words, Finnish Language, Meanwhile In Finland, Finland Travel, Homeland, Helsinki, Independence Day, Scandinavian, Nostalgia
Need to explore this link: Finnish shaman. .Many cultures all round the palnet had/ have a shamanic tradition Witch Doctor, Viking Age, The Magicians, Folk Costume, People Of The World, Healer, Tribal Art, Folklore, Welt

Need to explore this link: Finnish shaman.Many cultures all round the palnet had/ have a shamanic tradition

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Vintage KALEVALA KORU Necklace, Finland, Ancient Design, Stunning . . . Finnish Recipes, Immigrant Song, Viking Clothing, Historical Clothing, Iron Age, Helsinki, Vintage Silver, Finland, Vikings
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Vintage KALEVALA KORU Necklace, Finland, Ancient Design, Stunning

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) the great Finnish composer of "Finlandia." Ballet Music, Easy Listening Music, Classical Music Composers, Art Music, Music Artists, Concert Hall, Relaxing Music, Helsinki, Opera
Jean Sibelius with his wife Aino and the previous President of Finland, Mannerheim, in Sibelius' 70th birthday reception. #Mannerheim #Sibelius History Of Finland, Alvar Aalto, Conductors, Famous Men, 70th Birthday, Composers, Soviet Union, Helsinki, Musicians

Jean Sibelius with his wife Aino and the previous President of Finland, Mannerheim, in Sibelius' birthday reception.

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Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (4 June 1867 – 27 January 1951) One of the greatest political military leaders of the 20th century. With utmost political diplomacy coupled with military shewdness he was almost single handledly responsible for ensuring freedom and independence for Finland not just at one time but three times! Finnish Civil War, History Of Finland, Second World, The Third Reich, Army & Navy, Leadership Abilities, Heim, Cold War, Armed Forces

Marshall of Finland. He led Finland to Independence, and kept the country free and unoccupied in World War II. He was also the sixth President of Finland, and is considered by some to be the greatest Finn of all time.

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A bestseller in Finland, the English-language version of Sander’s book draws on interviews with both Finnish and Russian veterans of the war, in addition to a bountiful archive of articles from both the Western and Finnish press. (not my caption). History Of Finland, Soviet Army, Soviet Union, Finnish Civil War, Winter, Helsinki, Military History, World War Ii, Finnish Language

The Hundred Day Winter War: Finland's Gallant Stand against the Soviet Army (Modern War Studies (Hardcover))

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Finnish civilians dive to the ground as sirens warn about approaching Soviet bombers. Apparently there’s no air raid shelter anywhere nearby. Winter War, 1940. Air Raid, Red Army, Wwii, Man Of War, Lest We Forget, Women In History, Family History, Warfare, Finnish Civil War

Finnish civilians dive to the ground as sirens warn about approaching Soviet bombers. Apparently there’s no air raid shelter anywhere nearby.

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Kauppatori Helsinki 1910 Ester Stockmann, Berta Fazer and Karl Stockmann - photo credti: Helsingin kaupunginmuseo Old Pictures, Old Photos, History Of Photography, History Of Finland, Helsinki, Back In Time, Bern, Denmark, Homeland

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Kauppatori Helsinki Ester Stockmann, Berta Fazer and Karl Stockmann, photo…

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A 13 year old member of the "White Guards". - Finnish Civil War (click for more Civil Guard and Red Guard photos) Lappland, Finnish Civil War, Territorial Army, American Children, 13 Year Olds, German Army, First World, Armed Forces, Military History

The Suojeluskuntas in the – the Finnish Civil Guard - Suojeluskunta Boy Unit Member

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Carelian Magic (1920) Carelia was famous for its professional lament singers, men and women who knew long laments, songs and epical verses by heart. In 1920 The Kalevala Society (Kalevala Seura) still found wise men and women who also could perform magical rituals. This video is a compilation of magical rituals found in "Reenactment of a Carelian Wedding" shot on location in 1920. Finland Immigrant Song, Voynich Manuscript, Pagan Symbols, Lappland, Wedding Shot, Art Costume, Wise Men, Spirit Guides, Occult
Taking care of the gaslight Konstantininkatu Helsinki 1907 (Photo Signe Brander) Meritullinkatu was Konstantininkatu during the years 1820-1928, named for Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich Romanov Helsingin kaupunginmuseo Victorian London, Victorian Era, Vintage London, Old Photographs, Old Photos, Vintage Photos, History Of Finland, 19th Century London, Finnish Language

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Taking care of the gaslight Konstantininkatu Helsinki 1907 (Photo Signe Brander) Meritullinkatu was Konstantininkatu during the years named for Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich Romanov Helsingin kaupunginmuseo

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During World War II some 70,000 Finnish children (Finnish: sotalapset, the 'war children' Swedish: krigsbarn) were evacuated from Finland, chiefly to Sweden, but also to Norway and Denmark. Finnish Civil War, History Of Finland, Primary Sources, Finnish Language, History Of Photography, Fight For Us, Denmark, Helsinki, High Risk

During World War Finnish children (Finnish: sotalapset, the 'war children' Swedish: krigsbarn) were evacuated from Finland, chiefly to Sweden, but also to Norway and Denmark. Pin by Paolo Marzioli

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Traditional dress from Inkeri, former Finland Folk Fashion, Russian Fashion, Folk Costume, Norway Viking, Viking Dress, World Cultures, Traditional Outfits, Sweden, Elijah Wood
1952 Summer Olympics Paavo Nurmi and the Olympic Flame. *** Paavo Nurmi (b. 13 June 1897) *** http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paavo_Nurmi Torch Light, Birthday Games, Helsinki, Opening Ceremony, Summer Birthday, Olympia, Olympic Games, Outdoor Decor, History Timeline

were a time of economic growth. Olympics were held in Helsinki in The legendary Finnish long distance runner Paavo Nurmi lighting the Olympic torch

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Aino and Alvar Aalto during a journey in mainland Europe, in early 1930 Alvar Aalto, Garden Architecture, Helsinki, Scandinavian Design, Contemporary Design, Modern Furniture, Furniture Design, Iittala, Native Country

MemphisThe Memphis Group was an Italian design and architecture group founded in Milan by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 that designed Post Modern furniture, fabrics, ceramics, glass and metal objects from

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