Do Norwegian ice archeologists have the coolest jobs on earth?
“The ice is a time machine”, Dr. Lars Holger Pilø, one of the pioneers of Secrets of the Ice, tells us. The job of ice…
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What are the Scandinavian countries?
Officially, the term “Scandinavian country” is reserved for three nations only, while the Nordic countries encompass a wider geographical area. Solve Scandinavia, meaning Norway, Denmark,…
Croatians are crazy about Norwegian authors. Here’s why
Scandinavian crime fiction has been a global success story for years. It’s no surprise then that the Croatian audience, which is keen on literary trends,…
Your guide to Norway’s infamous “lutefisk”: Dried cod in lye
Lutefisk, dried cod in lye, is among Norway’s most talked about foods, having spurred decades of debates over its origins and flavor. Love it or…
The Norwegian flag: An iconic emblem’s history
From obscure banners during the Viking Age to the Norwegian flag we know today, the country with the most fjords on earth has known numerous…
Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Louise Glück
This year’s Nobel Prize in Literature goes to the American poet Louise Glück. The Swedish Academy announced the information on Thursday. Glück was praised for…
PHOTOS Viking treasures uncovered in lost mountain pass
Responsible for the discoveries is Secrets of the Ice, a groundbreaking glacier archeology collaboration between the Innlandet County Council and the Museum of Cultural History,…
New Viking Age museum will receive 110 million kroner from the government
The new Viking Age Museum on Bygdøy will be prioritized in the current state budget for 2021. The building will be completed in 2025. The…
“The music chose me”: A talk with Sámi artist Mari Boine
Mari Boine gives us insights about her music, her life, the Sámi people, and more. Though she grew up speaking Sámi, Mari Boine’s parents were…
Viking names: From the historic to the most popular
Are you expecting? Or just looking for cool Viking and Norse names to spice-up your weekly Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying session? We’ve got you covered….
Almost 600 million kroner paid out to volunteering and sports in Norway
On Monday, almost NOK 600 million will be paid out to those who have applied for support from the Norwegian government’s compensation scheme for sports…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit meets author Geir Gulliksen for discussion at Oslo’s new central library
Crown Princess Mette-Marit arrived at Oslo’s main library wearing a face mask, prepared to meet author Geir Gulliksen in a conversation about his new book…