Culture

Norway's Viking Age Collections: What Survives, Where It Is Kept and What the Ships Actually Show

Norway's Year in Traditions: 17 May, Midsummer, Jul and the Rituals Behind Them

Festivals tighten security due to Oslo terrorist attack

Several festivals in Oslo have tightened security in the aftermath of the recent terrorist attack in the capital.

Norway’s Viking Age Museum survives budget cuts

Roughly a month ago, the Viking Age Museum was asked to cut costs by NOK 1 billion. But now, the Norwegian government is changing course, and the museum will receive NOK…

Opinion: The chequered past of Durek Verrett presents a headache for Norway’s Royal family and institution

Norwegian social circles were abuzz with the news that Princess Martha Louise and self-styled shaman, spiritual guide, and healer Derek Verett got engaged earlier this…