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CATHRINEHOLM
Cathrineholm is an enamel cookware designed by Norwegian Grete Prytz Kittelsen. This fabulous Scandinavian mid-century designs have become classics throughout the world. The well-known bowls, pots and kettles with shiny colors and distinctive pattern have a big sentimental value in our minds. Grete Prytz Kittelsen (born in 1917) designed a numerous works using silver, vitreous VIKINGS FILLED THEIR PILLOWS AND DUVETS WITH EAGLE-OWLS Reconstruction of the Myklebust Viking ship burial chamber c. year 870 AD, Norway, probably containing King Audbjorn of the Fjords. The king’s head is resting on pillows filled with bird feathers. (Illustration: Arkikon.no) In the largest and richest equipped Viking burial mounds discovered in Norway there are usually found beds and several types of bird KEYS SYMBOLS OF THE VIKING WOMEN’S INDEPENDENCE This bronze key from Heggum farm in Røyken in the Oslofjord is dated to the Viking Age. (Photo: Eirik Irgens Johnsen, Oldsakssamlingen) It is found a large number of keys from the Viking Age (c. 800-1066 AD) both in female graves and as individual findings. Bronze keys were used as a status symbol by women MOST COMMON NORWEGIAN GIVEN NAMES IN THE 20TH CENTURY Home › Language › Most Common Norwegian Given Names in the 20th Century. Most Common Norwegian Given Names in the 20th Century By ThorNews on February 16, 2013 • ( 2). Wonder what this little chap is called? Maybe it is a Johan, or an Ingrid? From 1880 to 1920, Anna was the dominant female name, while Ole and Johan were the most common male names in Norway. ROSE BUDS GREW INSIDE ROSE Rose Buds Grew Inside Rose – ‘Extremely Rare’ Says Botanists. By ThorNews on July 2, 2013 • ( 39 ) – I have grown some roses in my life, but I have never seen such a thing, says botanist at the NTNU Museum of Natural History and Archaeology, Egil Ingvar Aune. The owner, Inger Wedde got her 15-minutes-of-fame due to her exceptional 40 NORWEGIAN SYNONYMS FOR “WOMAN” "Hulder": A supernatural female being; alluring, dangerous with a wild, attractive exterior. (Illustrating photo: Thale - the Movie). The Norwegian language is richer and more nuanced than even most Norwegians are aware of. One example is synonyms for the word "kvinne" (English: woman). Here is a selection of 40 words and what qualitiesthey are
FAMOUS NORWEGIAN CLASSICS: AURLANDSSKOEN Famous Norwegian Classics: Aurlandsskoen – “Penny Loafers”. At the most there were hundreds of shoe factories in Norway. Today, there are only a few left – including Aurland Shoe Factory located in Aurland, Sogn og Fjordane County, famous for its lace-less shoes with a “little secret”. The first so-called ‘Aurlandssko’ (Aurland WHERE ARE THE GREAT VIKING KINGS BURIED? In Old Norse religion, a Viking who died with honor could bring with him “his worldly goods” to Valhalla: Viking Kings and earls were buried in burial mounds placed in their ships with slaves, livestock, dogs, armor, weapons, tools and valuables. The most famous burial mounds excavated contained the Oseberg and the Gokstad ships. TRADITIONAL RHUBARB SOUP Method. 1. Wash and peel the rhubarb and cut it into chunks. Bring rhubarb, sugar and water to a simmer in a saucepan and cook for five to ten minutes, until the rhubarb is very soft. 2. Stir the cornflour into a little cold water until a smooth porridge and gently pour the liquid into the saucepan, stirring well. Bring to a boil. RARE CAVE PAINTINGS AT THE SAGA ISLAND OF LEKA For just over 100 years ago, the first cave paintings in Northern Europe were discovered on the Saga Island of Leka in Nord-Trøndelag County. On May 3rd 1912, three young men found the sensational paintings located deep inside the Solsemhula (English: The Solsem Cave). Solsemhula is 131 feet (40 m) long, 20 feet (6 m)CATHRINEHOLM
Cathrineholm is an enamel cookware designed by Norwegian Grete Prytz Kittelsen. This fabulous Scandinavian mid-century designs have become classics throughout the world. The well-known bowls, pots and kettles with shiny colors and distinctive pattern have a big sentimental value in our minds. Grete Prytz Kittelsen (born in 1917) designed a numerous works using silver, vitreous VIKINGS FILLED THEIR PILLOWS AND DUVETS WITH EAGLE-OWLS Reconstruction of the Myklebust Viking ship burial chamber c. year 870 AD, Norway, probably containing King Audbjorn of the Fjords. The king’s head is resting on pillows filled with bird feathers. (Illustration: Arkikon.no) In the largest and richest equipped Viking burial mounds discovered in Norway there are usually found beds and several types of bird KEYS SYMBOLS OF THE VIKING WOMEN’S INDEPENDENCE This bronze key from Heggum farm in Røyken in the Oslofjord is dated to the Viking Age. (Photo: Eirik Irgens Johnsen, Oldsakssamlingen) It is found a large number of keys from the Viking Age (c. 800-1066 AD) both in female graves and as individual findings. Bronze keys were used as a status symbol by women MOST COMMON NORWEGIAN GIVEN NAMES IN THE 20TH CENTURY Home › Language › Most Common Norwegian Given Names in the 20th Century. Most Common Norwegian Given Names in the 20th Century By ThorNews on February 16, 2013 • ( 2). Wonder what this little chap is called? Maybe it is a Johan, or an Ingrid? From 1880 to 1920, Anna was the dominant female name, while Ole and Johan were the most common male names in Norway. ROSE BUDS GREW INSIDE ROSE Rose Buds Grew Inside Rose – ‘Extremely Rare’ Says Botanists. By ThorNews on July 2, 2013 • ( 39 ) – I have grown some roses in my life, but I have never seen such a thing, says botanist at the NTNU Museum of Natural History and Archaeology, Egil Ingvar Aune. The owner, Inger Wedde got her 15-minutes-of-fame due to her exceptional 40 NORWEGIAN SYNONYMS FOR “WOMAN” "Hulder": A supernatural female being; alluring, dangerous with a wild, attractive exterior. (Illustrating photo: Thale - the Movie). The Norwegian language is richer and more nuanced than even most Norwegians are aware of. One example is synonyms for the word "kvinne" (English: woman). Here is a selection of 40 words and what qualitiesthey are
FAMOUS NORWEGIAN CLASSICS: AURLANDSSKOEN Famous Norwegian Classics: Aurlandsskoen – “Penny Loafers”. At the most there were hundreds of shoe factories in Norway. Today, there are only a few left – including Aurland Shoe Factory located in Aurland, Sogn og Fjordane County, famous for its lace-less shoes with a “little secret”. The first so-called ‘Aurlandssko’ (Aurland WHERE ARE THE GREAT VIKING KINGS BURIED? In Old Norse religion, a Viking who died with honor could bring with him “his worldly goods” to Valhalla: Viking Kings and earls were buried in burial mounds placed in their ships with slaves, livestock, dogs, armor, weapons, tools and valuables. The most famous burial mounds excavated contained the Oseberg and the Gokstad ships. NORWEGIAN VIKING AGE SWORDS Norwegian Viking Age Swords - Typology Remains of a Viking sword from the Island of Ingøy, Northern-Norway, classified as a Type H sword in the Peterson typology. (Photo: Kystmuseene.no) The sword was one of the most important weapons in the Viking Age together with ax and spear. Viking swords are found throughout Scandinavia, but theCATHRINEHOLM
Cathrineholm is an enamel cookware designed by Norwegian Grete Prytz Kittelsen. This fabulous Scandinavian mid-century designs have become classics throughout the world. The well-known bowls, pots and kettles with shiny colors and distinctive pattern have a big sentimental value in our minds. Grete Prytz Kittelsen (born in 1917) designed a numerous works using silver, vitreousTHE KICKSLED
The kicksled or spark (Norwegian: sparkstøtting or spark) is a small sled consisting of a chair mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners which extend backward to about twice the chair's length. The sled is propelled by kicking ("sparke" in the Norwegian language) the ground by foot. There is a handlebar attached to the ROSE BUDS GREW INSIDE ROSE Rose Buds Grew Inside Rose – ‘Extremely Rare’ Says Botanists. By ThorNews on July 2, 2013 • ( 39 ) – I have grown some roses in my life, but I have never seen such a thing, says botanist at the NTNU Museum of Natural History and Archaeology, Egil Ingvar Aune. The owner, Inger Wedde got her 15-minutes-of-fame due to her exceptional TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS Before the introduction of semi-finished and international food such as pizza, wok and taco – meatballs was a typical Norwegian dish. Traditional meatballs are cheap, tasty and easy to prepare. Serve with brown sauce, pea purée and boiled potatoes – and don’t forget: Lingonberry jam which is a must! Goes also well with homemade FAMOUS NORWEGIAN CLASSICS: AURLANDSSKOEN Famous Norwegian Classics: Aurlandsskoen – “Penny Loafers”. At the most there were hundreds of shoe factories in Norway. Today, there are only a few left – including Aurland Shoe Factory located in Aurland, Sogn og Fjordane County, famous for its lace-less shoes with a “little secret”. The first so-called ‘Aurlandssko’ (Aurland THE OSEBERG SHIP’S MYSTICAL RUNIC INSCRIPTIONS: “MAN KNOWS Home › Culture › The Oseberg Ship’s Mystical Runic Inscriptions: “Man Knows Little”. The Oseberg Ship’s Mystical Runic Inscriptions: “Man Knows Little” By ThorNews on April 7, 2013 • ( 10). The Runic inscriptions that have been found written on the Oseberg ship has caused many people to wonder: Runes can be read both ways, but one interpretation is “litet-vis maðr USE OF RUNES SURVIVED INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY Use of Runes Survived Introduction of Christianity. This church bell with runes from about the year 1200 originates from the old stave church in Åmotsdal in Telemark, Eastern Norway. (Photo: National Museum of Denmark/ Wikimedia Commons) The year is 1023 and Christianity is introduced as the official state religion of Norway byOlav the Holy.
DO THE NORMANS REALLY HAVE VIKING ANCESTORS? Home › Culture › Do the Normans Really Have Viking Ancestors?. Do the Normans Really Have Viking Ancestors? By ThorNews on January 17, 2018 • ( 1). The Viking Rollo (c. 846 – c. 930 AD), the first Duke of Normandy, was according to the sagas so big that no horse could carry him, hence the nickname “Gange Rolv”, meaning Walking Rolv /Rollo.
OLD NORSE BOY NAMES
While his father Sigvald Earl is fighting in England, his son Haakon must stay at home and participate in normal daily activities with his family. (Screen dump: NRK TV - "Newton") There are many powerful and beautiful Norse first names. Why not naming the newborn baby boy "Brynjulf" (from Old Norse brynj - breastplate and WHO WAS THE EXCEPTIONALLY POWERFULLY BUILT VIKING BURIEDCULTUREFOOD & BEVERAGELANGUAGENATUREQUIRKYSPORTS & HEALTH The clinker-built Gokstad ship dating back to the year 890 AD is currently on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Norway. (Photo: Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, 1938) Ever since the publication of a scientific article in 1883, RARE CAVE PAINTINGS AT THE SAGA ISLAND OF LEKA For just over 100 years ago, the first cave paintings in Northern Europe were discovered on the Saga Island of Leka in Nord-Trøndelag County. On May 3rd 1912, three young men found the sensational paintings located deep inside the Solsemhula (English: The Solsem Cave). Solsemhula is 131 feet (40 m) long, 20 feet (6 m) VIKINGS FILLED THEIR PILLOWS AND DUVETS WITH EAGLE-OWLS Reconstruction of the Myklebust Viking ship burial chamber c. year 870 AD, Norway, probably containing King Audbjorn of the Fjords. The king’s head is resting on pillows filled with bird feathers. (Illustration: Arkikon.no) In the largest and richest equipped Viking burial mounds discovered in Norway there are usually found beds and several types of bird MOST COMMON NORWEGIAN GIVEN NAMES IN THE 20TH CENTURY Home › Language › Most Common Norwegian Given Names in the 20th Century. Most Common Norwegian Given Names in the 20th Century By ThorNews on February 16, 2013 • ( 2). Wonder what this little chap is called? Maybe it is a Johan, or an Ingrid? From 1880 to 1920, Anna was the dominant female name, while Ole and Johan were the most common male names in Norway. GRAVE FINDINGS COULD SOLVE A VIKING AGE MYSTERY The Osberg funeral ceremony taking place in Vestfold in the year 834 AD. (Illustration: kulturarv.no) In the autumn of 834 AD, two elderly women were buried together in the magnificent Oseberg ship discovered in 1903 nearby Tønsberg in Vestfold, Southeast Norway. Ever since the ship was excavated in 1904-1905, there are put forward many theories HEAVENLY SOUND FROM BODØ CATHEDRAL In April this year, after 11 years of work, Norway's newest and most modern church organ was inaugurated. The organ has over 5200 pipes and did cost about 20 million kroner. - Absolutely sumptuous, organ professor Bjørn Andor Drage told Norwegian broadcaster NRK Nordland. - It is a privilege to play. The organ is in KEYS SYMBOLS OF THE VIKING WOMEN’S INDEPENDENCESYMBOLS OF THE SACRED FEMININEMEANING OF VIKING SYMBOLSDEL MAR VIKING KEYVIKING KEY CHAINSVIKING SYMBOL TATTOOVIKING HISTORY MUSEUM This bronze key from Heggum farm in Røyken in the Oslofjord is dated to the Viking Age. (Photo: Eirik Irgens Johnsen, Oldsakssamlingen) It is found a large number of keys from the Viking Age (c. 800-1066 AD) both in female graves and as individual findings. Bronze keys were used as a status symbol by women FAMOUS NORWEGIAN CLASSICS: AURLANDSSKOEN At the most there were hundreds of shoe factories in Norway. Today, there are only a few left - including Aurland Shoe Factory located in Aurland, Sogn og Fjordane County, famous for its lace-less shoes with a "little secret". The first so-called ‘Aurlandssko’ (AurlandShoe) was born in
USE OF RUNES SURVIVED INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY This church bell with runes from about the year 1200 originates from the old stave church in Åmotsdal in Telemark, Eastern Norway. (Photo: National Museum of Denmark/ Wikimedia Commons) The year is 1023 and Christianity is introduced as the official state religion of Norway by Olav the Holy. Now, Odin and Thor will be replaced ‘BELTESTAKK’– BEAUTIFUL NORWEGIAN BUNAD FROM TELEMARKTELEMARK NORWEGIAN BUNADTELEMARK BUNAD FOR SALETELEMARK NORWAY BUNADNORWEGIAN BUNADS BY REGIONWEST TELEMARK BUNADNORWAY BUNAD FOR PURCHASE Home › Culture › Bunad › ‘Beltestakk’– Beautiful Norwegian Bunad from Telemark ‘Beltestakk’– Beautiful Norwegian Bunad from Telemark By ThorNews on May 13, 2013 • ( 0). The original Beltestakk (English: Belt Skirt) origins from around 1850 and as late as the 1950’s several older women still wore their Beltestakk during holidays and festivities. WHO WAS THE EXCEPTIONALLY POWERFULLY BUILT VIKING BURIEDCULTUREFOOD & BEVERAGELANGUAGENATUREQUIRKYSPORTS & HEALTH The clinker-built Gokstad ship dating back to the year 890 AD is currently on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Norway. (Photo: Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, 1938) Ever since the publication of a scientific article in 1883, RARE CAVE PAINTINGS AT THE SAGA ISLAND OF LEKA For just over 100 years ago, the first cave paintings in Northern Europe were discovered on the Saga Island of Leka in Nord-Trøndelag County. On May 3rd 1912, three young men found the sensational paintings located deep inside the Solsemhula (English: The Solsem Cave). Solsemhula is 131 feet (40 m) long, 20 feet (6 m) VIKINGS FILLED THEIR PILLOWS AND DUVETS WITH EAGLE-OWLS Reconstruction of the Myklebust Viking ship burial chamber c. year 870 AD, Norway, probably containing King Audbjorn of the Fjords. The king’s head is resting on pillows filled with bird feathers. (Illustration: Arkikon.no) In the largest and richest equipped Viking burial mounds discovered in Norway there are usually found beds and several types of bird MOST COMMON NORWEGIAN GIVEN NAMES IN THE 20TH CENTURY Home › Language › Most Common Norwegian Given Names in the 20th Century. Most Common Norwegian Given Names in the 20th Century By ThorNews on February 16, 2013 • ( 2). Wonder what this little chap is called? Maybe it is a Johan, or an Ingrid? From 1880 to 1920, Anna was the dominant female name, while Ole and Johan were the most common male names in Norway. GRAVE FINDINGS COULD SOLVE A VIKING AGE MYSTERY The Osberg funeral ceremony taking place in Vestfold in the year 834 AD. (Illustration: kulturarv.no) In the autumn of 834 AD, two elderly women were buried together in the magnificent Oseberg ship discovered in 1903 nearby Tønsberg in Vestfold, Southeast Norway. Ever since the ship was excavated in 1904-1905, there are put forward many theories HEAVENLY SOUND FROM BODØ CATHEDRAL In April this year, after 11 years of work, Norway's newest and most modern church organ was inaugurated. The organ has over 5200 pipes and did cost about 20 million kroner. - Absolutely sumptuous, organ professor Bjørn Andor Drage told Norwegian broadcaster NRK Nordland. - It is a privilege to play. The organ is in KEYS SYMBOLS OF THE VIKING WOMEN’S INDEPENDENCESYMBOLS OF THE SACRED FEMININEMEANING OF VIKING SYMBOLSDEL MAR VIKING KEYVIKING KEY CHAINSVIKING SYMBOL TATTOOVIKING HISTORY MUSEUM This bronze key from Heggum farm in Røyken in the Oslofjord is dated to the Viking Age. (Photo: Eirik Irgens Johnsen, Oldsakssamlingen) It is found a large number of keys from the Viking Age (c. 800-1066 AD) both in female graves and as individual findings. Bronze keys were used as a status symbol by women FAMOUS NORWEGIAN CLASSICS: AURLANDSSKOEN At the most there were hundreds of shoe factories in Norway. Today, there are only a few left - including Aurland Shoe Factory located in Aurland, Sogn og Fjordane County, famous for its lace-less shoes with a "little secret". The first so-called ‘Aurlandssko’ (AurlandShoe) was born in
USE OF RUNES SURVIVED INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY This church bell with runes from about the year 1200 originates from the old stave church in Åmotsdal in Telemark, Eastern Norway. (Photo: National Museum of Denmark/ Wikimedia Commons) The year is 1023 and Christianity is introduced as the official state religion of Norway by Olav the Holy. Now, Odin and Thor will be replaced ‘BELTESTAKK’– BEAUTIFUL NORWEGIAN BUNAD FROM TELEMARKTELEMARK NORWEGIAN BUNADTELEMARK BUNAD FOR SALETELEMARK NORWAY BUNADNORWEGIAN BUNADS BY REGIONWEST TELEMARK BUNADNORWAY BUNAD FOR PURCHASE Home › Culture › Bunad › ‘Beltestakk’– Beautiful Norwegian Bunad from Telemark ‘Beltestakk’– Beautiful Norwegian Bunad from Telemark By ThorNews on May 13, 2013 • ( 0). The original Beltestakk (English: Belt Skirt) origins from around 1850 and as late as the 1950’s several older women still wore their Beltestakk during holidays and festivities.THE VIKING CALENDAR
Worm’s Norwegian runic calendar described in his book Fasti Danici dating back to 1643. The drawing only shows the winter season lasting from 14 October to 13 April. The summer season on the other side of the bone from a whale or big fish was never copied, and both the NORWEGIAN VIKING AGE SWORDS Norwegian Viking Age Swords - Typology Remains of a Viking sword from the Island of Ingøy, Northern-Norway, classified as a Type H sword in the Peterson typology. (Photo: Kystmuseene.no) The sword was one of the most important weapons in the Viking Age together with ax and spear. Viking swords are found throughout Scandinavia, but the USE OF RUNES SURVIVED INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY This church bell with runes from about the year 1200 originates from the old stave church in Åmotsdal in Telemark, Eastern Norway. (Photo: National Museum of Denmark/ Wikimedia Commons) The year is 1023 and Christianity is introduced as the official state religion of Norway by Olav the Holy. Now, Odin and Thor will be replaced VIKINGS NEVER GAVE UP: VIKING VILLAGE BECOMES A REALITY Home › Culture › Vikings Never Gave Up: Viking Village Becomes a Reality. Vikings Never Gave Up: Viking Village Becomes a Reality By ThorNews on December 19, 2014 • ( 44). Four Vikings were attending the meeting of the Municipal Council in Aurland yesterday.THE KICKSLED
The kicksled or spark (Norwegian: sparkstøtting or spark) is a small sled consisting of a chair mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners which extend backward to about twice the chair's length. The sled is propelled by kicking ("sparke" in the Norwegian language) the ground by foot. There is a handlebar attached to the FAMOUS NORWEGIAN CLASSICS: AURLANDSSKOEN At the most there were hundreds of shoe factories in Norway. Today, there are only a few left - including Aurland Shoe Factory located in Aurland, Sogn og Fjordane County, famous for its lace-less shoes with a "little secret". The first so-called ‘Aurlandssko’ (AurlandShoe) was born in
‘BELTESTAKK’– BEAUTIFUL NORWEGIAN BUNAD FROM TELEMARK Home › Culture › Bunad › ‘Beltestakk’– Beautiful Norwegian Bunad from Telemark ‘Beltestakk’– Beautiful Norwegian Bunad from Telemark By ThorNews on May 13, 2013 • ( 0). The original Beltestakk (English: Belt Skirt) origins from around 1850 and as late as the 1950’s several older women still wore their Beltestakk during holidays and festivities. WHERE ARE THE GREAT VIKING KINGS BURIED? Home › Culture › Where are the Great Viking Kings Buried?. Where are the Great Viking Kings Buried? By ThorNews on October 18, 2013 • ( 11). Many Viking burial mounds are found in Norway. Only a few have been excavated, and so far none of the graves ofOLD NORSE BOY NAMES
While his father Sigvald Earl is fighting in England, his son Haakon must stay at home and participate in normal daily activities with his family. (Screen dump: NRK TV - "Newton") There are many powerful and beautiful Norse first names. Why not naming the newborn baby boy "Brynjulf" (from Old Norse brynj - breastplate and NORWEGIAN FURNITURE IN THE 20TH CENTURY Ingmar Relling's 'Siesta' chair from 1966 Norwegian, and Scandinavian, designers are world known for their experimental, yet natural design. For generations, the Scandinavian nature has had a great influence on decorative art. The designers have been inspired by the flora and fauna, and introduced them in form of elegant and durable furniture.* Home
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The clinker-built Gokstad ship dating back to the year 890 AD is currently on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Norway. (Photo: Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, 1938) Ever since the publication of a scientific article in 1883,… Read More ›RECENT POSTS
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Section of tapestry discovered in the Oseberg ship burial mound showing a figure wearing a horned helmet. (Watercolor reconstruction: Mary Storm, 1940 / Photo: Museum of Cultural History, Oslo) If you claim that Vikings did not use horned helmets, you… Read More ›*
THE STORY OF THE VIKING HORSE FREYFAXI, A KILLED SHEPHERD AND AKEPT PROMISE
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A herd of Icelandic horses, probably very similar to the original Viking horses brought from Western Norway around the year 900 AD. (Photo: Knut Houge / hest.no) In one of the Icelanders’ sagas, Hrafnkel’s saga Freysgoða, we learn how important… Read More ›*
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This runic inscription from Bergen is quite long and the author must have had a lot of “erotic energy” when he carved these runes into the 33 centimeter-long wooden stick: “I love that man’s wife so high that fire feels… Read More ›*
SUBMISSION NO ALTERNATIVE: VIKING KING HERLAUG AND HIS MEN CHOOSE TOBE BURIED ALIVE
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The burial mound on the Leka island containing King Herlaug and eleven of his men originally was about 12.5 meters (41 ft) high with a diameter of more than 70 meters (230 ft). It is one of the largest Viking… Read More ›*
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The needles on the subalpine fir has a good smell of citrus, and the trees have tough, soft branches that do not break so easily, Christmas tree producer Per Tronslien told the Østlendingen newspaper back in 2006. (Photo: Østlendingen /… Read More ›*
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Like many other Norwegian families, the Olafsen family decorates the house for Christmas on “Little Christmas Eve”, 23 December. (Photo illustration: ThorNews). Christmas Eve is one of the highlights of the year, especially for the youngest members of the family…. Read More›
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“God Norsk Jul! – “Happy Norwegian Christmas!” (Artist: Frank Wathne, produced 1946) In the good old days, a respected Norwegian occupation was to be a Christmas card artist. Absolutely everyone who could write sent a nice card to family… Read More ›*
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Based on the findings in the Gjermundbu I grave dating back to the years 950 – 970 AD, this is how a Viking chieftain was armed. (Illustration from the book “Vikings at War”, 2011) In March 1943, a unique finding… Read More ›Older posts
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