Nordic conversions to Christianity occurred over several hundred years, from the 8th to the 11th century. Some conversions were sincere;… Read more Christianity Comes to Denmark (and other Nordic countries)
Author: Nordic Studies
A Short History of Åland
Åland is an automous part of Finland.
Southern Greenland
This is why South Greenland is UNESCO world heritage
Danish Heroes – Helping the Jews Flee Nazi Rule
Danes hated Nazis, and did everything they could to undermine them and help their Jewish neighbors.
Norwegian Phrases
Some language training from Viking Cruises
Viking Homelands Playlist
Enjoy music from the Baltic region!
Tour Edvard Grieg’s Bergen home
“Kristjana – A Story Within a Story” shared by Cindi Turner
Everett Community College employee Cindi Turner has shared a story about her great-grandmother, Kristjana, who was Icelandic. It was written… Read more “Kristjana – A Story Within a Story” shared by Cindi Turner
“Ved Rondane” by Edvard Grieg
Enjoy this performance of “Ved Rondane” (Edvard Grieg) by Norwegians Lise Davidsen and Håvard Gimse
Three Swedes and a Norwegian walk into a music studio…
Read the story of how a Nordic pop quartet conquered the English-speaking world. Watch their video for “One of Us,”… Read more Three Swedes and a Norwegian walk into a music studio…