Oslo Ladegård situated in Oslo gate 13. Built in 1725 on the ruins of the old bishops’ residence. A lot of background information can be found on…… Read more “Digital entertainment?”
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Old family photos portraying children
Pictures of children are dear to us all and the old ones may be even more of a gift. What did mom or dad look like when…… Read more “Old family photos portraying children”
Old artifacts: tine or laup
A laup from Oppdal, Trøndelag. The item on the right is called tine or laup in Norwegian. According to Ola Grefstad, historian and conservator, the term in…… Read more “Old artifacts: tine or laup”
Norwegian Names – Naming Patterns in Norway
To keep things simple this is the basic structure of naming traditions in Norway. The Norwegian name consists of three parts: Given name Patronym (The use of…… Read more “Norwegian Names – Naming Patterns in Norway”
Genealogical research in Norway 