Did the Norwegians in America know that the land they were given had been stolen? "Greed made them turn a blind eye," says Deidre Whiteman of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe.
This was New York's Norwegian slum On this garbage dump in Brooklyn, the American dream came to an end for many Norwegians.
Experts: The rise of the far right will change European politics The far-right surge is not merely sweeping across Europe, it's starting to take hold. Analysts believe European politics may be heading for its greatest transformation in more than a century.
Sally Rooney, Kneecap, and the fine line between activism and support for terrorism in Denmark Why Irish voices like Sally Rooney and Kneecap are leading the conversation on Palestine
Parents are burdened with an invisible 'tax' Parents contribute with two and a half times more resources to societal reproduction than non-parents
Researcher: "There's a growing rivalry in space right now" A British general says their satellites are being disrupted by other actors. A Norwegian researcher says we will see more of this in the future.
Do you learn just as much from listening as from reading? You can take in the content both ways, but reading has some advantages, according to a researcher.
Do you like spoilers? It says a lot about your personality In a time of streaming and social media, spoilers have become a hot topic. But are they really that destructive?
What is good lighting when the vision changes? Is it just about being able to see? Or should we recognize that lightning can affect your mood and emotions and that might be just as important?
Young people imagine a dystopian future due to climate change Rogue tidal waves. Killer heat waves. Prolonged drought. Unbreathable air. This is what young people imagine when writing climate sci-fi.
Nobel expert: "Trump is like a little boy in a candy store being told no" It's completely out of the question that the Nobel Committee will allow itself to be pressured into giving the Peace Prize to Donald Trump, says Nobel historian Asle Sveen.
A family of seven lived under this rock for two years Norwegian immigrants often had a tough time when they first reached the US.
Archaeologists have found a rare 9,000-year-old Stone Age hammer in Norway They hoped to maybe find some bone remains. Instead, they discovered a whole settlement with traces of a house and rare objects.
One graph shows a major threat to US democracy OPINION: What makes some societies more resilient against moving in an authoritarian and anti-democratic direction than others?
Sarah was on the very first boat carrying Norwegian emigrants to the USA Risking their lives, poor families crossed the ocean in an overcrowded vessel, chasing the dream of a better life.
Abortion: "Men go through a process that's not so different from the women's" What's it like for the man when the woman considers abortion? Hege Follestad has gained insight into men’s fear and uncertainty in her research.
Sondre Bogen-Straume has autism. He believes schools need to change "If you have negative experiences in school, the likelihood of facing difficulties later in life is much higher,” says Bogen-Straume.
This is how a Viking's hair and beard may have looked A small figurine discovered in Eastern Norway offers the clearest picture yet of a Viking’s hair and his distinctive beard.
No papers, no treatment OPINION: There is a need to ensure that undocumented immigrants are included in healthcare services.
Fear of missing out creates a self-reinforcing cycle of anxiety and engagement OPINION: The problem with digital interaction is not that it leads to social isolation. Rather, the FoMO syndrome creates an unhealthy mental cost of social media.
“There’s no reason to get stressed if your child is in a class with many students” Neither smaller classes nor more teachers in themselves provide better learning or well-being, according to research. But one intervention has shown good results.
These immigrants in Norway face mental health challenges OPINION: Traditional integration metrics – employment rates, income levels, and housing stability – fail to capture the emotional and psychological toll of cultural displacement.
The Oseberg Viking ship reaches its final harbour – the move went according to plan On Wednesday evening, the 1,200-year-old Oseberg Ship was lowered into its new home harbour. The complicated moving process went entirely according to plan.
Today the 1,200-year-old Oseberg Viking ship is relocated On Wednesday, September 10, the ship will be moved to the new Museum of the Viking Age. This marks the start of a massive effort to save Norway's ancient Viking ships from decay.
How crisis empowers the authoritarian leader OPINION: Strong leaders are often seen as confident, decisive, and bold. They act when others can’t. But they must also be held accountable.
Norway’s very special rule for election to parliament That rule may allow the Labour Party to continue governing alone after this year’s election – with perhaps only about 25 percent of voters behind it.
How young people become extreme online "Even within extremist circles, some were surprised at how certain platforms spread their content," says a journalist who followed extremist groups on the internet.
Surprising findings in the genes of people from the Caucasus Mountains The Caucasus has long been a crossroads of civilisations. But why have the genes of its original inhabitants changed so little over the past 5,000 years?
Researchers: Europe could have stopped Israel's warfare in Gaza Researchers believe European economic measures against Israel could have had a decisive impact, but point to historical reasons behind the West's reluctance to intervene.
Schoolchildren born late in the year needed much more support Half of all first graders referred for support were born late in the year – none in the first three months. A Norwegian municipality is now taking action.
The blanket that won an award from Queen Victoria and ended up on the Paris catwalk Berger wool factory made fairly ordinary blankets, until two bold moves changed everything.
Archaeologists' most exciting finds: "A truly magical place" Almost 10,000 years ago, Stone Age people made knives and spearheads right here. "It was a fantastic archaeological find," says Astrid Johanne Nyland.
In a small room in Oslo lie hundreds of pieces of 2,000-year-old papyrus Researchers are working on publishing two new volumes from the papyrus collection in Oslo.
Where does all the blood from slaughtered animals go? ASK A RESEARCHER: Enormous amounts of blood are drained at Norwegian slaughterhouses and fish farms. "Very little blood is thrown away," says a researcher.
These berries were banned in the USA for almost 100 years: "We should all eat more of them" The hardy berry bushes can be found in gardens all over Norway.
Archaeologists' most exciting finds: This image was carved 3,000 years ago. Then it was buried by a massive landslide The small stone with images on both sides was found at a 3,000-year-old cult site. Was the site in use until the moment disaster struck?
Did Norway manage to protect its most vulnerable when prices increased? "All Norwegian households lost economic security within two years," says researcher.
The famous playwright Henrik Ibsen stole this sofa He did not pay his bills, despite having a high salary.
Archaeologists' most exciting finds: "Are we watching a Viking town being ploughed away right in front of us?" A tractor ploughing the soil suddenly struck something hard. The sound sent a jolt through the archaeology students nearby.
Archaeologists' most exciting finds: "No one today can replicate the quality from Roman times" One of the most memorable discoveries in archaeologist Søren Diinhoff’s long career is a tiny piece of gold jewellery.
How did shrimp become a staple of Norwegian summer cuisine? "It really ought to be considered disgusting and inedible," says a professor – though he still enjoys serving shrimp himself.
This type of support greatly increased the risk of ending up on disability benefits Researchers in Norway found that being placed in a special education class had no effect at all. However, having a teaching assistant had a significant negative effect.
Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Beneath all the remains of dismembered cats, a beautiful latticework of twigs was revealed "The whole area was like a crazy time capsule back to a pretty filthy medieval town," says archaeologist.
Wealthy people in Norway are not like the rich elsewhere In many countries, the economic elite are often educated engineers. In Norway, they tend to be business graduates.
New Barbie doll with diabetes: "It could help a lot of people" A researcher believes the doll may make it easier to talk openly about diabetes.
Norwegian emigrants built on stolen land. Kevin's family stood on both sides of the conflict Kevin Jensvold's mother's family was exiled from Minnesota. His father's family moved in.
What did the Vikings really think about pregnant women? Archaeologist Marianne Hem Eriksen has been searching for traces of pregnant women in the Viking Age. The fact that she found almost none tells its own story.
Research halted by the Trump administration: "Sad and shocking" The American research council is experiencing heavy political interference.
Researchers find shoes and bags used by people in Oslo during the Middle Ages Archaeologists have uncovered thousands of remarkably well-preserved leather items from the Middle Ages in Oslo.
A mystery lies hidden behind the cladding of this stave church Norway was by no means lagging behind in the Middle Ages, says art historian.
"Trump's attacks affect the whole world" A Norwegian researcher highlights the academic resistance to Trump in a prestigious journal.
Norway is Europe’s sixth most expensive country – here’s where it’s cheaper Travelling to Sweden is still a smart money-saving move, Denmark remains noticeably more expensive than Norway, and Switzerland tops the list when it comes to costly food and goods.
How does divorce affect adult children? 'Silver splitters' is the term used when older couples divorce. Researchers have now examined how this affects their adult children.
Could these 7 burial mounds put Norway's Viking Age on the World Heritage List? While both Sweden and Denmark have Viking Age heritage sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Norway does not. "That's a bit strange," says an archaeologist.
"I make beads like the Vikings did – just with modern tools" Lise Nilsen recreates bead necklaces from the Viking Age.
Five-year-olds in school have a higher risk of ADHD The entry system in Norway favours the oldest schoolchildren, according to one researcher. Is flexible school start the answer?
Researcher's advice for getting people back to work after long-term sick leave When someone falls seriously ill or faces a personal crisis, poor leadership can have serious consequences, says researcher.
Peace Research Institute Oslo: Historically high level of conflict in the world Last year, the world experienced 61 armed conflicts, the highest number in over 70 years, according to a new report.
You can reuse potting soil for several years Reusing soil is good for both plants and the environment, according to hobby gardener and researcher Trond Knapp Haraldsen.
