The anthropologist in the eye of the reindeer. If researchers are observers, they are also observed in their own research field, as well as outside of it. An article on an ethnographic photography exhibition held in Japan in 2008 reminds us of this. Photo: Hiroki...
Vengeance in Sami country. Young Elsa, played by Elin Kristina Oskal, is determined to settle a personal score with a reindeer killer. Between sublime landscapes and snowmobile chases, the film tackles head-on the difficulties faced by the Sami people. Photo : Netflix...
The trees of Lapland have trapped in their rings the traces of the 1859 solar flare (also known as the Carrington event) that a research team has just uncovered. Photo: Joonas Uusitalo / University of Helsinki Traces of a major solar eruption that happened in the 19th...
Lapland’s snow-covered landscapes are increasingly popular among foreign tourists. The region offers an enchanting setting for guests from all over the world, but not always enviable working conditions for seasonal workers. Photo : Pixabay Lack of rest time,...
Cryoseisms, or frost quakes, occur when water-logged ground freezes rapidly. Diagram: AccuWeather Frost quakes could become increasingly frequent in the North. With potentially significant consequences for buildings and infrastructures. An enormous thud that can be...