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.
Category: Features
Gåte returns
Norwegian folk rock band Gåte has released a new EP, Til Nord (Northward), exploring Norway’s musical history through a modern lens.
The origins of Easter
Though it celebrates the resurrection of Christ, the origins of Easter and its typical traditions may surprise you, including of the word “Easter” itself.
Eastertime in Norway is a time for flowers
Flowers mark the Easter season and the return of spring, something Bergen-based florist Theresa Dahl Vikingstad celebrates through her work.
Piano by the fjord
The decomposition of a piano placed in the open air in Eidfjord, Hardanger will be tracked as part of “Arvesylv,” a new artistic project by Harding Puls.
How to get married in Norway
Dreaming of getting married in Norway? David Nikel everything you need to make that dream a reality, from typical wedding traditions to getting a certificate.
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.
Weddings on top of the world
With COVID forcing couples to adapt their wedding plans, friluftsliv weddings are an increasingly popular choice in Norway, including on the North Cape.
Affair between FDR and a crown princess?
Ahead of PBS’s Atlantic Crossing, historian Scott Larsen examines the claim that FDR and Crown Princess Märtha had an affair during her World War II stay in D.C.
