Decking the halls of history: The origins of Christmas decorations
This article was written by Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor in Medieval History, University of Reading. The idea of hanging up decorations in the middle of winter…
This article was written by Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor in Medieval History, University of Reading. The idea of hanging up decorations in the middle of winter…
For several years, people from Bergen have fought to be given a medieval document containing the first known imprint of Bergen’s city seal. Now, the…
Vikings visited North America several centuries before Christopher Columbus, a new study states. This is the first time a specific year has been attached to…
The genocide of Jew people in Norway did not begin with the transport of the Donau in 1942, but with the confiscation of Jewish property,…
This article was written by Judith Jesch, Professor of Viking Studies, University of Nottingham. We all know about the Vikings. Those hairy warriors from Scandinavia…
This article was written by Helen A. Berger, Resident Scholar at Brandeis University and sociologist doing research on contemporary pagans for over 30 years. The original title…
Whether gravesites – and human remains in general – should be disturbed (even for research purposes), and how they should be handled, are questions increasingly…
The story behind the Norwegian city of Trondheim spans centuries and tells a tale of kings, fires, and religion. Trondheim is Norway’s third-largest city, with…
According to a commission, the protected forest surrounding the mass graves at Trandum in Norway was felled because those responsible did not understand that the…
The National Library in Oslo will be finally able to borrow five valuable manuscripts – dated to Norway’s medieval period – from Denmark, after several…
The author of this article is Marianne Hem Eriksen, Research Fellow, Marie Curie/Research Council of Norway, University of Cambridge. The Vikings are more popular than…
The house of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951) in Luster municipality in Sogn, Norway is now protected by the National Heritage Board. In a steep…
If you want to learn more about the ancient Vikings’ rich history while visiting Norway, read on for a personalized itinerary of can’t-miss spots. A…
Adventures, explorations, and a dose of luck are just a few of the things comprising the fascinating life of one of the most famous Norsemen,…
The new Norwegian airline proudly showcases its Scandinavian roots through its unique design, inspired by an ancient Norwegian Viking ship. Norway’s newest airline Norse Atlantic…
The author of this article is Jan Hoole, Lecturer in Biology at Keele University. Chewing gum may seem like a modern habit but that’s apparently…
This week, Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visited the National Archives of Norway to look at irreplaceable medieval documents. Here, he received a gift referring to…
The author of this article is Margaret Clunies Ross, Emeritus Professor of English Language and Early English Literature at the University of Sydney. Iceland has…
The author of this article is Jan Apel, Senior Lecturer of Archaeology at Lund University. Tracking the migration of humans isn’t easy, but genetics is…
This article was written by Laken Brooks, Doctoral Student of English at the University of Florida. What do witches have to do with your favorite…