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Trade, culture, and exploration are among the list of items to cross the globe for centuries now. But what helped facilitate this list? The answer is wooden sailboats.

Not long after the Olympic Games concluded in Beijing on February 22nd, there was another competition ready and waiting to commence. The Winter Paralympic Games happen immediately following the conclusion of the Winter Olympic Games in the same host venue.

In 2021, the Norwegian government returned a large collection of cultural artifacts to the countries where they originated. This operation was the outcome of cooperative efforts between European countries to quell illegal trade of cultural objects.

Make your own hiking snacks for springtime outings. This recipe from meny.no shows you how to make crispy-sweet Kvikk Lunsj-like cookies in your waffle iron.

Beer brewing has been part of Norway’s culture for centuries, and it’s only continuing to grow. In the March 2022 issue of Viking, we cover the history and current state of beer in Norway and highlight a few key craft breweries. Here are 10 to put on your travel list.

Olav Honve walks with steady pace through the premises of Sylvsmidja in Voss. His rough working hands have pressed, soldered and polished up the most delicate silver treasures since he was 15 in 1971. Treasures from Norway’s most authentic and beautiful cultural heritage, the bunad silver.

For almost two years now, the coronavirus pandemic has affected many aspects of daily life. Social events have been postponed, activities have decreased, and people have adapted to a new “normal.” Although it has acted as an interruption to many, it has also provided the chance to step back and take a closer look at society. The Norwegian Directorate of Health did exactly that with the Norwegian diet in 2020.

Combining the age-old livelihood of farming with the newest in satellite technology, armies of “CyborGoats” have been unleashed across the nation of Norway.  

In North America, waffles are eaten for breakfast, and the waffle irons are round or square with four sections. The usual toppings are butter and syrup. The vafler in Norway are served for dessert or as a snack, in heart-shaped sections. They are richer and softer than American waffles and are almost always homemade.

How much do you know about the world’s northernmost region? In the February 2022 issue of Viking, we highlight fascinating facts about the Arctic. Grab your parka and mittens—it’s time for another icy adventure! Here are five more reasons the Arctic is so unique.