Norway’s greatest playwright Henrik Ibsen wrote an important play in the middle part of his writing career called Ghosts. Here’s why it’s such a pivotal play and why you should check it out. Henrik Ibsen is...
The Marius sweater is a true Norwegian icon – let's take a look at the origins of this instantly recognisable knitting pattern. Few things are so recognisably Norwegian – with the possible exception of brown cheese –...
A Doll’s House is Henrik Ibsen’s greatest and his most famous play. If you haven’t read or seen it yet, here’s why you should. The playwright Henrik Ibsen is Norway’s most famous literary figure. During the second...
A country's mythology and folklore provides a window into its culture, society and history. That's especially true in Norway, which has a rich Norse mythology along with plenty of folk tales. Let's dive in! Most people...
Representatives from the Sami have had input into the making of ‘Frozen 2' as producers seek to get the details right. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf are back as the long-awaited movie ‘Frozen 2’ hits the big...
Most people have heard of the painting The Scream, but how much do you know about its story? Read on for five fascinating facts about one of the world's most famous paintings. Norway’s most famous artist...
The colourful Norwegian folk dress has gained in popularity in recent years. We take a look at the history and the detail of the designs. A bunad is a traditional folk costume that you find all...
A look at the performance of the Norwegian film industry on the international stage. With the 91st Academy Award nominations out, Norway’s submission Hva vil folk si (What Will People Say?) has not made it into contention....
Norwegian cinema’s star is on the rise of late, thanks to a number of critically acclaimed titles finding an audience outside of Scandinavia. Here, we take a look at some of the best-loved films of Norway...
The production team behind Daniel Craig's last outing as the iconic British secret agent want to film in Norway. After the departure of director Danny Boyle, Bond 25 is back on track and producers are hunting...