Germanic Language Videos
One of our readers has directed me to a great resource for my study of the effects of Norwegian on the English language – a series of videos on YouTube by the scholar Alexander Arguelles. The videos present an interesting overview of the Germanic language, and as Norwegian is one of the languages in the Germanic Language family, I think gives a good introduction to my study. So thank you so much to Sam for the share:
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Many English words actually come from old Norse language – brought by Vikings to England in medieval times. Here are some words you have probably uttered without realising you are speaking Norwegian!
How Norway became a country is shrouded in mystery and folklore. The most well known tale is of Harald Hårfagre who gathered the small kingdoms of the north into a unified nation in 872AD – and of course, this story is about love.
The sun never goes down during this season but the mountains to the East are so high that the sun still has to raise above them in the morning hours and an artificial dawn-effect wakes the city.
Flower Show Series: Arctic Botanical Garden Selection – Tromsø
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