Traditional Norwegian music (or Norwegian folk music; known in Norwegian as norsk folkemusikk) has quite a long history, dating back to the Viking Age in Norway during the Early Middle Ages. Noteworthy historical sources indicating details about musical activity in Norway are represented by the sagas or archaeological finds. An important old Norwegian folk instrument…
According to relatively recent historical and archaeological/DNA research, it seems that the Norse might have reached the shores of the Madeira and Azores archipelagos (which are both part of Portugal) well before the firmly established Portuguese colonisers! According to several mouse bones found in Madeira which were dated to either the 10th or 11th centuries…
Transporting vehicles across the ocean involves a complex network of logistics, regulations, and specialized equipment. Whether moving a single car or an entire fleet, companies must navigate intricate shipping processes to ensure vehicles arrive safely and on time. While it may seem as simple as loading a car onto a ship, the reality is far…
The Isle of Man was inhabited since ancient times. Human presence on the island is known to date back to at least 6500 BC, since the Mesolithic period more specifically (some of the earliest inhabitants being the ancient Celts). The Gaels are known to have settled the island during the 5th century and the Manx…
The Isle of Man (also simplu known as Mann) is a relatively small island situated in the Irish Sea, between Ireland and Britain. The Isle of Man was inhabited since ancient times. In the beginning of the 7th century, the Isle of Man was conquered by Edwin of Northumbria (initially the King of the early…
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