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THE DARK HISTORY of witch trials in Scandinavia
NordenBladet – Witch trials, in which people accused of witchcraft were put on trial and often executed, took place in various parts of Europe and the American colonies from the late 15th century through the 18th century. The exact reasons
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COOLEST TOPICS covered by many Scandinavian bloggers
NordenBladet – Scandinavia is known for its high quality of life and innovative ideas, and it’s no surprise that many bloggers from the Nordic region are covering some of the coolest topics. From restoration services to lifestyle and cleanup, these
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Book recommendation: 10 FAMOUS writers which deal deeply with the subject of death. Are there any types of people who are more interested in death than others?
NordenBladet – There are common questions people have about death, as it´s a topic that is both personal and universal. All these questions are intriguing in the sense that they are all related to the unknown, the mystery and the
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WHAT are the ten most interesting nuances that every fairy tale should contain?
NordenBladet – Fairy tales are mystical and exciting and are a big part of our childhood. What makes a fairy tale interesting? We share with you ten good suggestions on how to write a fantastic book of fairy tales! 1.
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Iceland: “The Settlement Exhibition” showcasing Reykjavík’s history and settlement
NordenBladet — On 7th May, Reykjavík City Museum will be opening a new exhibition as part of a continuation of The Settlement Exhibition, which represents Reykjavík’s history from settlement to the present day. The exhibition looks at the city’s history,
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Estonia: Actress Elle Kull to receive Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) Lifetime Achievement Award
NordenBladet – The laureate of the Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) Lifetime Achievement Award is actress Elle Kull. The actress will receive the award on Friday at 6 p.m. at the opening ceremony of the festival. Kull, who is turning
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Estonia: Nominees of Betti Alver literary award now disclosed
NordenBladet – On 23 November the laureate of this year’s Betti Alver literary award will be announced in the Library of the University of Tartu. There are brand new authors among the nominees, but there are also names that have
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THESE ARE winners of the Estonian Theatre Agency’s drama contest 2021
NordenBladet – In the Estonian Writers’ Union’s hall with the black ceiling, winners of the Estonian Theatre Agency’s drama contest 2021 were announced on Wednesday. There were 47 plays submitted to the Estonian Theatre Agency for the drama contest. The
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NordenBladet hosts a talk with the Head of exhibitions at ERM, Mr Kristjan Raba, covering topics like museum work, new trends, and the election of the new managing director for ERM
NordenBladet – In an exclusive interview to NordenBladet, the long-time member of the Estonian National Museum team, Kristjan Raba, reveals his thoughts about life in the midst of the museum scene, about the succession of people in the position of
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How Iceland Changed the World – Book ‘Full of Farce and Joy’
NordenBladet – A book by journalist and teacher Egill Bjarnason, How Iceland Changed the World: The Big History of a Small Island, has just been published by Penguin Books. It is the untold story of how one tiny island in
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