Erling Haaland paid $134,000 for a 430-year-old Viking kings manuscript, then gifted it to his hometown. He said: “I’ve never been a big reader, but I want people to read about those who came from my area.”
Erling Haaland and his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, quietly acquired one of Norway’s greatest literary treasures at auction: a 1594 edition of Snorri Sturluson’s Kongesagaer. Translated by Mattis Størssøn from Old Norse into Danish, it was the first printed history of Norway and helped preserve the stories of the nation’s medieval kings for generations.
Widely regarded as one of the most significant works in Norwegian literary history, the copy purchased by the Haalands was the only complete edition still in private ownership. It sold for 1.3 million Norwegian kroner (about $134,000), setting the record as the most expensive Norwegian book ever sold at auction.
Instead of keeping the rare volume in a private collection, the Haalands donated it to the library in Time Municipality, where Erling grew up. The book is now on public display, and the donation also funded a reading competition to inspire local children and young people to discover Norway’s history and literary heritage.
It was a pleasure to welcome WellChild Patron, Prince Harry, to our Children's Hospital today as he met families, WellChild Nurses and staff who are transforming care for children with complex medical needs.
My goodness what a profound testimonial 🥹
Prince Harry was given the gift of compassion & empathy—and natural instinct to help others.
I am proud and applaud him for his efforts and part in making this world a better place. #InvictusGames
Prince Harry is showing everyone how it's done ! He’s blocking out the noise and staying focused on what truly matters : the people and the causes he serves. His ability to connect so genuinely and effortlessly with others speaks louder than any headline ever could !
Love him 🥰
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex just gave the Brits, that royal family, and the toxic media a lesson in class and dignity. She accompanied Harry, but stayed out of the public to protect her children and herself. She just punched the Brit stiff upper lip in the face. Good for her.
The contrast between the press's constant tabloid malice and Harry just giggling with Alison on daytime TV is wild. Give people joy, not manufactured hate! Hammond just showed the entire media landscape how it’s done. Respect, warmth&zero tabloid malice. Take notes
#princeharry
Ta Miu, whose name literally means “The She-Cat,” was the beloved pet of Crown Prince Thutmose, the eldest son of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. She is one of the earliest known pets in history whose name has been recorded.
Ta Miu (also spelled Ta-Miut), whose name literally means “The She-Cat,” was the beloved pet of Crown Prince Thutmose, the eldest son of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
She lived during Egypt’s 18th Dynasty around 1380 BC and was buried in an elaborately carved limestone sarcophagus decorated with hieroglyphs and scenes of her seated before an offering table. One inscription calls her “Osiris Ta Miu,” following the traditional ancient Egyptian funerary formula that signified she had entered the afterlife under the protection of Osiris.
Some modern writers have suggested that her name may have carried an affectionate meaning similar to “Miss Kitty,” though this is a modern interpretation rather than an accepted scholarly translation. While Ta Miu is often mistaken for the first named cat in history, that distinction generally belongs to Nedjem (“Sweet One”), a cat that lived roughly a century earlier.
Even so, Ta Miu’s burial remains one of the earliest and best-preserved examples of a named pet receiving royal funerary honors, reflecting the special status cats held in ancient Egyptian society.
America turns 250 today. To mark the occasion, join the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony rewatch party. Come for the jolt of inspiration from President and Mrs. Obama, stay for the performances from Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Guitars Over Guns, Illinois Army National Color Guard, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Marc Anthony, Stevie Wonder, Tems, The Roots, U2’s Bono and The Edge, and Uniting Voices Chicago.
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This is the issue not security. The damaged W&K C&K couldn’t bearer seeing all the people come out to see the H&M. The so called RF can’t draw ppl unless they go to the schools,nursing homes, senior citizens building or use Black People for their PR🤷🏻♀️. That’s the bottom line.
@bbjofr You must be bots. How can you still be arguing that Harry’s family shouldn’t be made safe? From the very people that come on here spouting nonsense, that has created a hate campaign that could get him and his family hurt? You couldn’t possibly be human. UK begged for Invictus!
I admire Prince Harry for always putting his family’s safety and well-being first.
As a grandparent, I’d move heaven and earth to see my grandchildren. If the King can marshal every resource to protect his alleged pedophile brother, then there is
no excuse for failing to ensure his grandchildren can visit safely.
At some point, people are left to wonder whether keeping them away has become more acceptable than ensuring they can visit safely, or that their safety simply isn’t a priority.
This is not a stain on Prince Harry—it is a stain on the monarchy itself. History will remember this long after today’s headlines have faded.
Can you imagine the pride her grandmother feels seeing this? She’s 93 so she saw and/or experienced Jim Crow, redlining, KKK attacks,the civil rights movement, massive injustice and inequality, and more. But she made it. And so did her granddaughter!
#BlackDoctor#Dentist
WHAT A DAY‼
It was a great pleasure to meet Arnold @Schwarzenegger , the one and only Terminator!🤗💪 His passion for chess amazed me as much as his cheerful, charismatic, and kind personality. I showed him some of my favorite chess compositions, which he was amazed by! He is playing chess to keep his brain sharp and young!👨👦
Hasta la vista, Arnold! 😉🖐
#ChessConnectsUs #chess #passion #justplaychess
@0laratrumpRv2 Thanks for reminding me why I don’t d come here anymore. The racist bile on here is unreal! The things you’ve just said about Mrs Obama you would never ever say to her face! Funny thing is President Obama is listed as one of the best presidents ever! And is respected worldwide!