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Culture: Viking Life, Traditions & History

Join me as I explore Norway's unique culture, where history is a living part of everyday life. I'll take you on a journey through the world of modern-day Viking life, uncover the surprising history behind our Norwegian traditions (yes, even the quirky ones, like reading crime novels at Easter!), and tell you about our historical mystical folk art.

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FOLK ART

Three antique, rusty Norwegian tin lanterns, or "skirt warmers," with punched-out star and sun patterns, sitting on a wooden table.

Three antique, rusty Norwegian tin lanterns, or "skirt warmers," with punched-out star and sun patterns, sitting on a wooden table.

Skirt Warmers: How Tin Lanterns Kept Norwegian Women Warm and Saved Lives

What is the Primstav? A Spellbinding Look at Norway’s Historical Calendar Sticks

What is the Primstav? A Spellbinding Look at Norway’s Historical Calendar Sticks

What is the Primstav? A Spellbinding Look at Norway’s Historical Calendar Sticks

Traditional Norwegian Ambar (wooden porridge container) from the 18th century, painted white and black with protective heathen symbols, displayed at Ringerikes Museum.

Traditional Norwegian Ambar (wooden porridge container) from the 18th century, painted white and black with protective heathen symbols, displayed at Ringerikes Museum.

How the Ambar Unveils Norway's History of Unique Folk Art

18th-century Norwegian mangle board with a carved horse handle, painted blue and brown, used as a courtship gift and for smoothing linen.

18th-century Norwegian mangle board with a carved horse handle, painted blue and brown, used as a courtship gift and for smoothing linen.

European Mangle Boards: The Fascinating Folk Art of Smoothing Laundry

ART & DESIGN

Medieval Christian icon from the Ringerikes Museum collection, depicting a bearded saint named Holy Haralambos - worker of miracles.,

Medieval Christian icon from the Ringerikes Museum collection, depicting a bearded saint named Holy Haralambos - worker of miracles.,

Discover the Extraordinary Icon Art at Ringerikes Museum in Norway, the Second Largest in the World!

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Written by AK Magraff for The Hardraade Viking Ship Association

Close-up of the Hardraade Viking ship's intricately carved stern, showcasing a blacksmith forging nails – a glimpse into Viking shipbuilding craftsmanship.

Read about the Klastad Viking Ship Rebuild

Explore the Hardraade Viking Ship Association and their efforts to bring this historical vessel back to life in Norway.

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