History of Norway
This category provides structural overviews of Norwegian history, including state formation, the Reformation, union periods, constitutional development, industrialisation, occupation and the oil economy. It offers essential national context for understanding Oslo.
The Birkebeiner Baby: Håkon IV’s Legend
The baby king that was rescued across the winter mountain became one of Norway´s most influential kings …
The story of the Norwegian language – from runes to rap
There are two languages in Norway, but the two are one. As opposed to the three or four other languages …
The Soul of the North: A Comprehensive History of Norway
Norway’s history is the story of a nation that transformed its sovereignty from the decentralized assemblies of the North to …
Harald Fairhair and the slow making of a kingdom
Did Harald Hårfagre (“Fairhair”) unite Norway into one kingdom, as Snorres “Heimskringla” states? Not really …
From the vikings to modern Norway
The quick and dirty version of the history of Norway, from the vikings to modern Norway. Based on a history …
From Emigrants to Host Nation: Norway’s Migration Circle
Norway 2026 is one of the richest countries in the world. But our wealth is a relatively new «invention». We …
When freedom is lost: A son’s journey through his father’s war and the road to the White Buses
Join me in exploring the World War II experience of Fredrik Dietrichson (Agent “Dave 347”) as recounted by his son, …
Roald Amundsen´s third expedition:The greatest detour in exploration history
If honesty had been a requirement for polar exploration, Roald Amundsen would never have made it to the South Pole …
The White buses of Folke Bernadotte
They painted them white so bombers would not bomb them. And they saved thousands of lives at the end of …