Michael McLeod noticed something Thursday that had become rare in recent weeks — smiles on people’s faces. Speaking to the ...

It’s just past five on an unusually crisp yet sunny May evening in Stavanger where the glass-panelled atrium of Finansparken, ...

In the land of winter sports, Magnus Carlsen has made chess mainstream and cool — drawing record TV audiences, inspiring ...

Svalbard is often described as a remote, frozen wasteland. For conspiracy theorists, early visits to the Global Seed Vault by billionaires such as Bill Gates and George Soros, and representatives from ...

Among its many features, Norway's capital city boasts a scenic city hall and a new main library that's a modern marvel.

Metal detectorist Sverre Næsheim visited a farm in Hovland in 2019 and unearthed an ancient gold item known as a “gullgubbe,” or gold foil, the Cultural Heritage Office of Vestfold County Municipality ...

In the heart of North Carolina sits a furniture emporium so vast you might need to leave breadcrumbs to find your way back to the entrance. Furnitureland South in Jamestown isn’t just big—it’s the ...

From Edvard Munch's "Scream" and Gustav Vigeland's sculptures to the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo is a treasure trove of sites.

The smalahove is and has long been a ceremonial dinner fare in Norway, especially at Christmastime. The endeavor is also a ...

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back at some of Chicago’s well-loved animals.

A visit to the northernmost region in Europe’s northernmost country offers a window into how to make electric vehicles the ...