Fortidsfamilien
From their hiking shoes and ice skates to their clothing, this modern day medieval family spent the last year living like it was the Middle Ages.
Author: The Norwegian American
The Far Traveler
Nancy Marie Brown’s new book tells the story of Gudrid the Far Traveler, a Viking woman who sailed across the ocean to Vinland in the Icelandic Sagas.
Comics
The Norwegian American features comics by renowned Norweigan journalist Fredrik Skavlan and Lille Berlin.
The Nazis’ failed attempt to own Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg’s music helped define Norwegian national identity after Norway’s independence. Decades later, the Nazis tried to take advantage of it.
The Vikings were not who you thought they were
Popular images of the Vikings as ethnically pure, unkempt, destroyers of Christianity are fundamentally false, argues professor of Scandinavian Studies.
Sale of Bergen Engines stopped
The Norwegian government has ordered the sale of Bergen Engines to a Russian company to be stopped, citing national security concerns.
Gåte returns
Norwegian folk rock band Gåte has released a new EP, Til Nord (Northward), exploring Norway’s musical history through a modern lens.
Påskehistorien — The Easter Story
In celebration of Easter, practice your Norwegian language skills with this side-by-side translation of Påskehistorien, the Easter story.
In loving memory
The Norwegian-American community lovingly remembers Ernest (Ernie) Edward Templin, who passed away on March 4, 2021, at the age of 91.
Comics 03/26
The Norwegian American features comics by renowned Norweigan journalist Fredrik Skavlan and the nostalgic adventures of Han Ola and han Per.
