21 Mar, 2019
From Norse mythology, a tale of trickery and trouble in Asgardian wall-building Judith Gabriel Vinje Los Angeles Politics—and trickery—have played a role in the construction of border walls going back to ancient times. There...
20 Mar, 2019
A clue in the form of sunken wine by Randi Millman-Brown Thor Jensen, 36, moves from Oslo to Hammerfest. He is promoted to bank manager, becomes engaged, and takes a one-month hiking trip through...
18 Mar, 2019
27,000 tons of waffles aren’t going to eat themselves M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway March 25 is International Waffle Day. By tradition in the Nordic countries, it’s the day for consuming waffles and for...
8 Mar, 2019
What is Scandinavian design? Here’s a look at a few“typisk skandinavisk” styles Brian Keith Jacksonville, Fla. Scandinavian interior design has been a popular and influential part of design since the early 1900s. Unique design...
7 Mar, 2019
Donald “Deke” Slayton with David Moe Donald “Deke” Slayton was born March 1, 1924, on a farm near Sparta, Wis. As a child, he worked on the farm raising sheep and cows, and in...
20 Feb, 2019
This Sámi-invented solution is still used by skiers in Norway—if not by Saint Nick M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway A pulk is a boat-shaped, runnerless sled that evolved from the reindeer-drawn sleds (bul’ka in...
18 Feb, 2019
March 1, 1922 – January 22, 2019 Sissel Hedvig Peterson died on Jan. 22, 2019, at the age of 96. Sissel was born on March 1, 1922, in Haugesund, Norway. She came to the...
7 Feb, 2019
In this first installment, we start at the top with a look at the lives of pre-Viking chieftains Terje Birkedal Laguna Woods, Calif. Chieftains were the political movers and shakers of Bronze Age Scandinavia....
5 Feb, 2019
Tore Hund With David Moe Sun City, Calif. Tore Hund (“Thor the Hound”) was a strong, independent, and devout pagan. He was born in 990 AD in Hålogaland at the beginning of the Christian...
5 Feb, 2019
A new generation of leaders aims to bring folk art to new generations of learners Vesterheim Decorah, Iowa Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center, is thrilled to introduce its new Folk Art...
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Even the gods struggle to build walls
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Rainbow flags and Valentine hearts
4 Mar, 2019
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Nordic Museum receives national recognition
4 Mar, 2019
Impaired skiers and guides for Ski for Light
5 Mar, 2019
