Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities

In 1786 when the Swedish Academy was founded it was reconstituted under its present name with new objectives, mainly dedicated to historical and antiquarian preservation.

[2] The Academy's purpose is "to promote research and other activities in the humanities, religious studies, jurisprudence and social science disciplines and cultural heritage".

The Academy's responsibilities have grown to encompass the entire activity of the humanities field in the broad sense, including religion, law and social studies.

At the request of the government or public authority, or on its own initiative, the Academy gives opinions on matters that affect its activity.

[3] Diploma, prizes, medals and awards distributed by the Academy at a formal gathering which takes place annually on 20 March.