The 17th of May goes online
Many cities are opting for a hybrid program approach to Syttende Mai celebrations this year, featuring both virtual and in-person elements.
Author: Courtney Olsen
The power of symbols
The co-opting of Norse mythology and Viking symbols by hate groups has become more visible over the last several years, but its roots run deep.
Walk among the Vikings
The JORVIK Viking Centre in York, England takes visitors on an immersive historical experience into 10th-century York: the age of the Vikings.
BARN shelters new Nordic businesses in the US
Norway House’s Business Accelerator Resource Network (BARN) matches new Nordic businesses with mentors to help them enter the U.S. market.
Norwegian bridal crowns on virtual display
Vesterheim’s upcoming Collection Connection event explores Norwegian wedding traditions, with particular focus on the tradition of bridal crowns.
Wedding spoons link the past and present
Woodcarver Dave Western makes traditional Norwegian wedding spoons, helping contemporary couples carry on a unique Norwegian tradition on their special day.
Attention Grieg enthusiasts and string musicians!
Applications are open for the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota’s 2021 String Competition, a celebration of young talent and Grieg’s string masterpieces.
Book Review: Growing Up in Mussolini’s Fascist Italy: The Story of Andrea Marcello Meloni
Courtney Olsen reviews Growing Up in Mussolini’s Fascist Italy, a new book by longtime contributor Christine Foster Meloni.
A cake fit for a queen
After living in Norway for some time, Washington-born Jennifer Falck founded Gourmet Specialties, specializing in kransekaker, or crown cakes.
