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the old norwegian farm

Norwegian farmhands could only leave twice a year
In the old Norwegian farming society, nature dictated the flow of the working year. To secure sufficient manual labour during the working seasons…
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When a bear attacked milkmaid Kari Moen in 1836
In 1836, a brown bear attacked milkmaid Kari Moen from Sauherad, Telemark, Norway. Kari nearly lost her life that day.
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Man died after being bitten by a wolf
A brief tale from Meldal’s local history book.
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The old Norwegian farm | From the coast to the mountains
The historical Norwegian farms had many similarities — but every single one was unique.
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Norwegian farm animals | The Norwegian Fjord Horse
The Norwegian Fjord Horse is considered one of the world's oldest horse breeds, hailing from the rugged fjord districts of western Norway — a landscape…
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Stabbur | 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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Norwegian farm animals | Vacuuming the horse
A 1930 photograph, an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and changing standards in Norwegian stables.
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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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