Are Sende Osen

THE VIKING AGE FROM AAAAH! TO YYYY! Finally, this crazy and popular lecture is coming to Arendal! Here you will be served facts, gossip and true crime from the past – told as only Are Sende Osen can: with a twinkle in the eye, humor and historical precision. This is storytelling that both enlightens and entertains – vivid, playful, anecdotal and always funny. Perfect for those who love history, those who think they don’t, and everyone who simply likes a good story. The award-winning and popular presenter has in recent years established himself as one of the country’s most popular communicators of Norwegian history. Now he throws himself into the adventurous world of the Vikings: Why did the Viking Age begin – and how long did it last? How could savages from the North dominate large parts of Europe for several hundred years? What happened when Norway almost became “Great Norway”? And what’s the deal with everyone – children, women and men – drinking beer all the time? The audience will hear about the discovery of America (500 years before Columbus!), witchcraft and human sacrifice, saints who almost became Swedes and bloody battles that changed the history of Europe. Join us on a journey through the Viking Age – from the first daring expeditions to the last dramatic battle. Are Sende Osen has been a presenter at NRK for over 30 years and is known for his ability to make complicated stories accessible and entertaining. The Kongerekka podcast has been downloaded over six million times, turned into three books and a full-length performance on TV. He has given lectures and shows at libraries, cultural centers, schools, retirement homes, churches, Viking festivals, medieval festivals, cultural networks, Stiklestad, the Storting – and the Palace itself. Welcome to an evening full of laughter, surprises and insight. Secure your ticket now!