The paradox of Alfred Nobel
Alfred Nobel made his name and his fortune in the weapons industry during the 19th century. His other legacy, however, is funding the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Winner of a cake
Christy Olsen Field shares her recipe for sølvkake, a citrusy variation of poundcake that makes a perfect treat for a coffee break or dessert.
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Meet Ambassador Anniken R. Krutnes
In an exclusive interview, The Norwegian American talked with the new Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Anniken Ramberg Krutnes
Edvard Grieg takes a stand
Edvard Grieg protested the wrongful conviction of Jewish French Army Captain Alfred Dreyfus in what became known as the Dreyfus Affair.
Call: Old Norse origin, many modern meanings
This issue’s Words About Words feature dives into the Old Norse etymology of the word “call,” and explores the word’s political meanings in modern Britain.
Where did it all end up?
A recently published book in Norway takes a deep dive into the history of the Jewish experience of World War II in Norway.
James Joyce and Henrik Ibsen: Did you know?
Irish novelist James Joyce was a big fan of Henrik Ibsen; in fact, Joyce’s first published work was a review of Ibsen’s play, When We Dead Awaken.
Universitetets aula (The University Aula)
In this issue’s Norsk 101, learn about the University of Oslo’s aula (assembly hall) while practicing your language skills.
Polar disaster diplomacy
With Norway having territorial claims on both the North and South Poles, disaster researchers ask: could Norway lead the way in polar disaster diplomacy?
Memorial peace bench makes space for connection and dialogue
The Greater Tacoma Peace Prize is building a peace bench in honor of peace advocate and trainer Bill Lincoln on the Puget Sound waterfront.
The paradox of Alfred Nobel
Alfred Nobel made his name and his fortune in the weapons industry during the 19th century. His other legacy, however, is funding the Nobel Peace Prize.
Visit Bergen—online!
Though borders remain closed, Emma Vestrheim’s new virtual walking tours of Bergen will make you feel as though you are walking the streets yourself.
Northern Norway battery maker plans giga-factory, New York stock listing
Norwegian company FREYR Battery has plans to build a giant battery factory in Mo i Rana, a large industrial town just under the Arctic Circle.
