Background Limestone was formed 135-70 million years ago during the Cretaceous period . In some of the coastal Skåne, the limestone layer is up to 40 meters thick. Interspersed with the limestone is flint . It was also exploited and used as a building material. Not just in Skåne but also in Gotland and other lime-rich areas, houses plastered with lime are … Continue reading A defunct lime kiln
A reconstructed Buoggi A buoggi was used in the autumn and spring camp when the equipment used in the winter and summer seasons was shifted. Here the equipment needed for milking the reindeer and for work during the summer was kept. Everything belonging to the winter season such as winter clothing and reindeer harnesses were … Continue reading Buoggi: A Sami storage rack
Introduction The fighter planes gradually advanced after WW-I e.g: much faster speed, full-metal bodies, armour plating that protected the pilots and the crew, self-sealing fuel tanks. In addition to these improvements in building, these aircraft were now mounted with more lethal incendiary cannons and guns, causing huge damage to the targets. The older techniques e.g: … Continue reading Bofors L-60 AA Gun
Even though contended(by aviation experts), Spitfire is considered as legendary(by masses). It came to limelight during the Battle of Britain, but was also deployed in other theaters of WW-II. The Spitfire came to Sweden only after the end of the Second World War. Then the Air Force needed a more effective reconnaissance aircraft and purchased … Continue reading Spitfire: The Swedish connection
Kungstornet and the other structures. It was originally built in the 11th century as a defensive structure to guard an upcoming settlement known as 'Ny'(new)köping as opposed to the existing Köping further up north by the river. The castle was a witness to several brutal events: - In 1317, the then Duke of Södermanland invited … Continue reading Nyköpingshus
Life is about being kinetic 