Is “vexillology” a new word for you? It certainly was for us when it cropped up on “The Big Bang Theory” as one of Dr. Sheldon’s passions. Vexillology refers to the study of flags and related emblems. We’re talking about the Norwegian flag. The Romans were the first to use cloth flags, attached to the… More A Vexillogical View of the Norwegian Flag
“The belief that the Sámi had supernatural powers probably helped save them,” says Ellen Marie Jensen, editor of What We Believe In and PhD Research Fellow in Sámi and Indigenous Studies at the University of Tromsø, Norway. When witches were being burned in Norway during the 1600s, more Norwegian women were burned at the stake… More What We Believe In – A book talk and signing with Ellen Marie Jensen
We frequently receive questions about Viking-era clothing. So we took this opportunity to ask guest blogger and Nordic Roots educator Kari Tauring to clarify what the Vikings really wore (hint: The folks at the History Channel have really taken some liberties in their conception of the era’s clothing) and to share an opportunity for a… More Viking clothing – a brief history and an upcoming opportunity