A brief history of interesting people, places and things
Aston Alnæs was a skilled Norwegian woodcarver from Verma. He made his living as a woodcarver and painter throughout his life. He worked in his hometown, and most of his production was sold locally or to tourists, particularly those interested in trolls and animal figures… Continue Reading →
Trollhättefallen (the troll's hat waterfall), one of Sweden's most dramatic waterfalls, has long been a significant site for harnessing hydroelectric power. The dam and the industrial development around it have transformed the area, yet Carl Eldh's sculpture and the myth of Strömkarlen remains as a caution about the complexity of nature’s exploitation… Continue Reading →
Dayne's Discoveries 