Every year, Norway sends a majestic Christmas tree to the United Kingdom as a powerful symbol of friendship and remembrance. This tradition began after World War II, when the UK played a crucial role in supporting Norway during the Nazi occupation, helping safeguard Norwegian sovereignty and democratic values. The tree, typically a towering Norwegian spruce, is ceremonially presented by Oslo’s city leaders and displayed prominently in Trafalgar Square, London, becoming one of the most iconic Chr

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In 834 AD Norway, a Viking noblewoman commanded a vast enterprise, ruling the seas without ever leaving shore. Her burial, a stunning discovery in Oseberg, revealed not weapons of war but symbols of immense wealth and far-reaching trade. This was not the story of a raider, but a master of finance whose investment in global connections brought unparalleled luxury to her fjord-side estate, demonstrating a different kind of Viking success. The archaeological discovery revealed a trove of valuable p

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