Welcome to the launch of Vågespel, a podcast that highlights the history of Norwegian women who emigrated from Norway to America between 1825 and 1925.
Kor mykje veit du om kvinnene som la ut på denne ferda? Korleis opplevde dei reisa, kva var det som dreiv dei, og kva utfordringar møtte dei i det nye landet? How much do you know about the women who embarked on this journey? How did they experience the voyage, what drove them, and what challenges did they face in their new country? We begin our journey back in time with historical sources and contemporary perspectives to shed new light on emigration and the human stories behind it.
Before we dive into the personal letters and diaries, we must understand the historical background: What fueled emigration, and what kind of world did those who left Norway encounter? Kva dreiv utvandringa, og korleis såg verda ut for dei som la ut på denne ferda?
This episode provides you with the background knowledge you need so that you can better understand and place the personal stories in a broader context when we soon hear the powerful narratives from the women themselves. Starting with the next episode, which will be released on Sunday, March 23, you will hear the emigrant women directly through excerpts from their letters and diaries. We hope you will join us on this journey!
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Script: Inger-Kristine Riber and Reidun Horvei Co-editor: Katherine J. Hanson Sound design: Inger-Kristine Riber Supported by: Fritt Ord