Norwegian King Haakon V built Akershus Castle in 1290 A.D. to protect Oslo from maritime attack, notably Sweden. Never captured in battle, it also served as a Norwegian prison. Without combat, Akershus Fortress was surrendered […]
Ontario Canada’s Pic River forms sand dunes where it meets Lake Superior. Accompanied by lively native funk, this slide show features sweeping landscapes and interesting close-ups of the Pic and its active sand dune complex. […]