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Articles Index:
Iceland, Norway & Sweden
Article Subject Index
Bygdøy - Oslo's Museum Centre
For anyone with even a passing interest in history, Norway offers one of the finest networks of museums anywhere. On the Bygdøy peninsula, 5 museums are located within a few blocks of each other.The Gotland Pony
A guide to the best resources for learning about this ancient breed of Swedish horses.The Norwegian Forest Cat
A comprehensive illustrated guide to learning about this ancient breed of cat, which has been living with Norwegian families for countless centuries.Norwegian History in Stereoview
A dozen stereocard views of Norwegian scenery, animals and people from about 1905, with accompanying stories.Oil & Gas in Norway
From an energy-strategy viewpoint, the discovery of oil and gas in the North Sea is more significant than the finds in the Middle East, South America and Alaska.The Position of Women in Norway
Many countries look to Norway for inspiration and ideas on how to promote equality between the sexes. A detailed analysis by Pernille Lønne Mørkhagen.Sporting in Spitzbergen, 1861
This article from 'Harpers New Monthly Magazine' provides a sometimes disturbing look back at attitudes 140 years ago, and at conditions in northern Norway.Stephan G. Stephansson, an Icelandic poet in Canada
Virtually unknown in Canada, Stephansson is considered by many to be one of Iceland's greatest poets.Surtsey - Iceland's Island of Fire
In November 1963, an island was born - it was a dramatic, fire-and-brimstone birth that erupted from the icy sea off the south coast of Iceland, among the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands).Svalbard
All the best resources for discovering the islands of Svalbard (Spitsbergen), located off the coast of northern Norway.
