Viking: Old Norse origin doubtful
History suggests that the traditionally accepted origin of the word “Viking” may not be entirely accurate. M. Michael Brady shares a different origin story.
Author: M. Michael Brady
The Norwegian Helsebok
In Norway, all residents are required to have a Helsebok (Health Booklet), an official permit and record of an individual’s use of health services.
Maybe you’re healthy?
A new book by Norwegian physician Kaveh Rashidi examines challenges medical professionals face in providing services to the public.
Wedding
Time travel back to 12th-century England to learn about the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the origins of the word “wedding” in this Words about Words.
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.
Cake: Old Norse origin, more modern Scottish meaning
Explore the old Norse origins of the word “cake”, its journey through the English language, and its development in Scotland, the “Land of Cakes.”
New book on Danish-Norwegian 18th-19th century slave trade
Denmark and Norway facilitated the transportation of 100,000 enslaved peoples from West Africa to the Carribbean during the slave trading centuries.
Cast: Old Norse origin, durable meaning
M. Michael Brady explores the origins and journey of the word “cast” from the Old Norse to the present day in this issue’s Words about Words.
Agrarian centrist political party now Norway’s largest
Center Party leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum’s background has greatly influenced his success over the last few years, marking him as a politician to watch.
