The history of pick & mix is actually quite short – and it started in Scandinavia The United States has been fascinated by the Nordic custom that many take for granted.
Archaeologists’ most exciting finds: The stone circles were not made for sacrifices to the gods. They were traces of children at play "Forget the burial cairns and burial mounds. Children’s cultural heritage is just as important," says archaeologist.
Archaeologists have opened a Viking Age ship burial. The most exciting discovery may lie beneath the ship "It's remarkably well preserved," says archaeologist.
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
How did these Norwegian berries end up in Hull, Newcastle, and London 100 years ago? A century ago, Norwegian bilberries were used for much more than squash and jam.
Why do we hear so little about demons in Christianity today? The Bible is full of demons, but only in the newer part. What are demons, where did they come from, and why did they disappear again?
This simple rusk reveals two stories about Norwegian polar history Some people ate rusks, others baked them. Norwegian polar history has both its straight and its queer sides.
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.
A previously unknown medieval royal estate suddenly appeared "It wasn't what we were looking for, but it was absolutely incredible!"
"It's actually kind of crazy that a person could have chewed on this 6,000 years ago – and now I'm holding it" A small brown lump is archaeologist Anette Sand-Eriksen’s favourite find. It still smells of pine needles 6,000 years later.
How did the USA go from being a pioneer in road safety to having one of the world’s highest road traffic death rates? Some states are among the deadliest places in the world when it comes to road safety. Why is that?
In a box in the basement lay four girls who died in the 1300s, still wearing red mittens on their hands The discovery in the basement of the Museum of Cultural History shaped Marianne Vedeler’s entire career. It even went on to inspire a well-known work of literature, she says.
Introduced fish into mountain lakes 7,000 years ago: "It was a form of simple fish farming" People have always had the ability and capacity to influence and change their surroundings, says an archaeologist.
Knut Paasche was incredibly excited when he found something truly special from the Middle Ages He initially had no idea what he had found on that day in the 1990s. It turned out to be a large medieval Nordic sailing ship. But it wasn't from Norway.
The hunter missed, and the arrow disappeared. When it resurfaced, no one knew what it was It is as good as new after spending many hundreds of years in the mountains, according to an archaeologist.
The mystery of Rakni's Mound The largest burial mound in the Nordic countries may not actually be a burial mound after all. It might have been built for completely different reasons.
Norway's oldest known ship burial predates the Viking Age The ship burial is older than the famous Oseberg and Gokstad Viking ships.
Norway wants more older people to live safely at home. This is what it will take OPINION: Ageing in place is not achieved by leaving older people to cope alone.
Want to scroll less? Experts share their best advice “If you can free yourself a little from your phone and physically put it away, I think you’ll experience less stress and fewer daily distractions,” says a researcher.
5 reasons why football has become the biggest sport in the world Of all the sports in the world – why is football the biggest?
USA at 250: For the first time, the word ‘happiness’ appeared in a legal text How did people’s happiness become part of the Declaration of Independence?
Tired? Here’s how you can get your energy back “Scrolling has become a kind of acceptable break. But it's actually quite a significant cognitive load to deal with everything that's happening on your phone,” says psychologist Tomas Myklebust.
Experts explain: Here’s what Crown Princess Mette-Marit will have to go through after her lung transplant The operation is just the start of a long treatment. It may be difficult for Mette-Marit to fulfil her role in the same way as she once did, says Danish lung expert.
People in Norway hunted whales 5,000 years ago The sea became an important source of food for Norway's hunter-gatherer population after the Ice Age.
Excavation underway: Believed to be an important Viking clue The remains of a large possible Viking settlement in Ireland are set to be investigated.
Peru has a 'dugnad' too, and it’s a tradition that has been changing for centuries OPINION: There is a tendency to treat Indigenous traditions as static, frozen in time. However, they are traditions in motion, just like the cultures they came from.
The unique Porcelain Wreck: What the chandelier recovered from the seabed may have looked like At a depth of 600 metres, archaeologists have discovered parts of elegant wine glasses and expensive chandeliers. But what did these luxury lighting fixtures actually look like?
Running up the hill – Climate change is forcing plants to move upwards OPINION: Mountains are important recreational areas for us humans, where we can relax or challenge ourselves on bikes or skis. But mountains and their grasslands play a crucial role for nature in many other aspects.
Should the state pay for free weight loss drugs? Society could benefit greatly if those struggling most with obesity lose weight. But who should have these expensive medications paid for by the public? Last year, only 330 of nearly 200,000 people who use weight loss drugs in Norway got this support.
Norwegian history is full of gaps and myths Viking tourism thrives on the sagas' version of Norwegian history.
Sensational shipwreck discovery off Norway: Intact Chinese porcelain and chandeliers at a depth of 600 metres The porcelain wreck is the best-preserved find of its kind in northern Europe.
Christening gowns have not always been white Farmers found a way around the silk ban in Norway by quickly remaking wedding dresses.
When a French gas balloon was swept away by the wind and ended up in Norway What was supposed to be a short trip out of Paris turned into a 15-hour-long journey through the skies for two Frenchmen. They ended up in eastern Norway.
What Norwegians learn about the birth of Norway may be wrong It's not even clear whether the Battle of Hafrsfjord was actually a battle, who fought in it, or what they were fighting over.
Where the carrot myth comes from A clever lie created to conceal a military secret turned into a persistent myth.
This may be why a Viking coin hoard was buried in such an unlikely place Something dramatic must have happened after the treasure was buried, an archaeologist believes. “You don't forget where you buried almost 5,000 silver coins.”
Norwegian Americans make their own bunads, inspired by their new and old country The Minnesota denim bunads express a connection to both Norway and the United States.
Professor warns: This could happen to the economy if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed Even if peace were to come now, the effects of the war would not disappear overnight. And if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed? “Then we're talking about a completely different scenario,” says the expert.
Why do we remember embarrassing things so well? "The explanation is quite simple," says a brain researcher.
This may be worse than drunk driving It's illegal, yet many people still do it. A new report now suggests that two people sharing a single electric scooter may be even more dangerous than riding under the influence.
Four coins make the Viking hoard in Norway truly unique. "Very exciting" "This marks the birth of the monetary system we still use today,’ says professor.
A hiker discovered a 1,500-year-old gold treasure in Norway The discovery points to a centre of power on Norway's west coast, according to a researcher.
Did the legendary Viking king Harald Fairhair really exist? Historians aren't so sure Norway's first king might have been someone else entirely.
Norway’s largest Viking Age coin hoard has been discovered: "Truly exceptional" The metal detectors searching for coins in a field in eastern Norway still haven’t stopped beeping.
Norway has an opportunity to lead global education reform OPINION: People don’t think alike, feel alike, or learn alike. Education can’t be truly inclusive if it speaks only one language of learning. Mixed teaching reaches more minds.
Why do we think our voice sounds so strange in recordings? "The answer lies in our ears," says a researcher.
Techniques to stay focused in the war for attention SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Mind-body connection has become mainstream in psychology and neuroscience. We are showing how bodily sensations strongly colour the way we perceive and interact with the world around us.
Time to leave the ME/CFS diagnosis OPINION: The ME/CFS diagnosis causes more harm than good. In today’s debate, ME/CFS is portrayed as a distinct, clearly defined disease. It is not.
"The cow radiated a form of happiness I have never seen before" Some dairy farmers let the cow and calf stay together for an extended period after birth. Why did they do this?
The secret to positive emotions? Other people. And researchers fear we're drifting apart “You should have some people around you whom you feel you can trust. Not just your family, but also some friends.”
The Iran ceasefire expires on 22 April. Then what? OPINION: Six weeks ago, the question was whether airstrikes could achieve US political objectives. The answer is now clear — and the war continues.
Nine out of ten are satisfied with gender-affirming treatment At the same time, many transgender and non-binary individuals end up covering treatment costs themselves. Long waiting times are one reason for this, according to a researcher.
Museum artefacts from the 1200s discovered in a container No one knows where the display case holding these objects has been since 1990, or why it ended up where it did. But it has now resurfaced and will be returned to the Museum of Cultural History.
Danes and Norwegians have different views on gender equality Twice as many Danes suffer from 'gender fatigue' compared to Norwegians.
The election in Hungary could help curb the rightward shift in Europe, a researcher believes The opposition in Hungary has a good chance of winning the election on April 12, according to researchers. This could have major consequences, both for Hungarians and for the rest of Europe.
The myth of European Qur'ān scholarship OPINION: The idea that European orientalist scholars completely misunderstood Islam is historically inadequate.
