The roots of the vikings

Who were the first Norwegians? Where did they come from, and what legacy did they leave behind? This is a unique history book, based on cutting-edge technology and DNA research, allowing us to see our own past with new eyes. Continuous advancements in DNA technology have, in recent years, sparked a revolution in our understanding of history. New methods are now forcing parts of our history to be rewritten. 12,000 Years of Norwegian History offers a fresh overview of the long arcs of our earliest history. Through conversations between Wolfgang Wee and Sturla Ellingvåg—drawing on Ellingvåg’s extensive knowledge of the latest DNA research—we learn, among other things, how hunter-gatherer societies played a far greater role in Norway than in other parts of Europe. This book provides new insights into how we can understand ourselves and our own history.