Norwegian Roots

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Norwegian farm buildings | The food storehouse on the old Norwegian farm
Like all buildings on the traditional Norwegian farm, the stabbur had a clear purpose: to store food — and sometimes also fine clothing and other…
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More from Norway | Modern-day landscape statistics
A brief statistical portrait of mainland Norway.
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Norwegian farm animals | Vacuuming the horse
A 1930 photograph, an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and changing standards in Norwegian stables.
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What does the name Norge actually mean?
A beloved child goes by many names — so goes a Norwegian expression. Let us explore the meaning of the country Norway’s name.
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Norwegian emigration | Departures for America
An 1891 Norwegian news bulletin on emigration to America.
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The Norwegian human history timeline
Historians divide Norwegian human history into distinct periods, each contributing to the gradual development of a unique Norwegian culture.
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More from Norway | A shallow layer of soil
Norwegian forests, thin soil, and one small warning.
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Norwegian farm buildings | Summer livestock shelter
How Norwegian farms kept summer livestock close to pasture and safe at night.
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Norway — a brief introduction
Norway in brief: land, sea, people, and climate.
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