“Viking isn’t a nationality. Viking is not an ethnicity. Viking is a job.” According to Dr. Reid Weber with the Glomesdal Vikings, “to go a-Viking” was a chance for adventure, to get off the fjord, and raid or trade with the people they met. Watch the video here.
Dala Town Timeline is a video feature showcasing Lindsborg and world events during this week in a history time capsule. This week in history through the years: 1897 brings the Boston Marathon, in 1912 the Titanic launches, and more!
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Meet Lindy! Part Swedish Shepherd, he makes his home in Lindsborg and hangs out here every Sunday with his pals. Enjoy the journey in Little Sweden, USA, with local artist Josh Garretson. To see a sampling of other installments of Lindy, go here!
Nordic recipes from True North Kitchen right over here …
Watch for upcoming additions to our new series, Postcards. This photo is from our friend Torbjörn in Stockholm.
#dalatown on social media to show us how you celebrate life in the Smoky Valley, and you may be featured in Gallery 227!