Tag Archives: history

A Timeless Norwegian Art

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

What is Rosemaling? A traditional form of Norwegian decoration folk art, practised more in America today than in Norway itself. Find out why. Continue reading →

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Røros – A Walk back in ‘Mine’

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

Way up in the central highlands of Norway, close to the Swedish border, lies a hidden gem with a history, unique and lengthy enough that UNESCO has placed it on its heritage list. Today, stepping back in time at Røros has more to offer than history. Continue reading →

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Monday Mystery Photo – Last week Mestia

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

Each Monday, I post a mystery photo, or occasionally a mystery object. I invite you to leave a comment if you think you know the location of this week’s photograph or indeed what it might be. If you guess correctly, … Continue reading →

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Monday Mystery Photo – Last week South Africa

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

Test your knowledge of Geography and see if you can determine the location of the Mystery Photo. Submissions very welcome. Continue reading →

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Monday Mystery Photo – Last week Granada

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Join me in guessing the location of the mystery Photograph each week. The following week I link back to your blog if you are correct! Continue reading →

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