There’s a certain sound that defines Norway in the modern imagination. It’s the gentle lapping of water against a wooden […]

When the world thinks of Scandinavia, a specific set of images often comes to mind: fearsome Vikings with horned helmets

We’ve all been there. You see a breathtaking photo of the Geirangerfjord, watch a documentary on the Vikings, or trace

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Oslo is a city of serene fjords, modernist art, and vibrant café culture. It’s a city that breathes peace. But

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The relationship between Norway and the whale is etched deep into the nation’s soul, a saga written in harpoon lines

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In the grand, sweeping narratives of the American frontier, we often hear of the mountain men, the gold seekers, the

In the grand, sweeping narratives of the American frontier, we often hear of the mountain men, the gold seekers, the

The world of Norse mythology has never been more popular. We see Thor’s thunderous might in blockbuster films, Loki’s cunning

The Vikings. For centuries, their name has conjured images of ruthless barbarians in horned helmets, pouring from dragon-headed longships to