The Times of India

Not Philadelphia, this is where the United States started: Inside New Sweden, the long-lost colony that shaped America

Philadelphia's rich narrative isn't solely tied to its founding fathers' legacy; it also encompasses the short-lived Swedish colony of Nya Sverige. This settlement, which lasted seventeen years, pioneered the design of the log cabin, revolutionizing early American architecture. Furthermore, Swedish settlers introduced Lutheran Christianity and instigated critical early colonial rebellions, underscoring their significant yet brief impact in shaping America's foundations.