Viking Age architecture
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The sustainable magic of Icelandic turf houses
Turf houses were crucial to the survival of the early settlers in Iceland and have continued to provide warmth and protection ever since.1 year ago — News -
Incredible stave church wood-carving project in Norway now complete
The Treets Meister project has seen the recreation of a majestic Viking Age portal from a 330-year-old pine tree.1 year ago — News -
Exploring Flesberg Stave Church: A medieval and modern marvel
Lying about 100 km (about 62 miles) west of Oslo is the bucolic village of Flesberg. Despite having only a few thousand inhabitants, this small village houses a true architectural gem, one of the most striking examples of a stave church.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
From ashes to glory: The story of Fantoft Stave Church
What does a mid-12th-century Viking church have to do with the birth of the black metal scene in Norway?2 years ago — Culture and religion