10 Reasons to Learn Frisian (Even If Everyone Says You Are Crazy)
When you tell people you are learning Frisian, the first question is always “why?” It is a…
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Frisian: Tracing its Influence Beyond the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany
Frisian, a West Germanic language, is primarily spoken in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany today. However, throughout…
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Frisian Traces in Denmark
Denmark and Friesland have been neighbors for a very long time. The southern part of Jutland sits…
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Frisian Connections to Sweden
The connection between Friesland and Sweden is not immediately obvious. The two regions are separated by Denmark…
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Frisian Places in Norway
Norway is known for its stunning natural beauty, fjords, mountains, and glaciers. However, it also has a…
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The Oera Linda Book: Frisian Holy Grail or Elaborate Hoax?
In 1867, a manuscript surfaced in Friesland that would become one of the most controversial documents in…
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Would Friesland Function as a Country?
Friesland is a province in the northern part of the Netherlands, home to the Frisian people, who…
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The Shrinking Map of Frisian
A thousand years ago, Frisian was spoken along nearly the entire North Sea coast, from what is…
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What happened to Magna Frisia?
Magna Frisia, also known as Greater Frisia, was a region in Europe that covered parts of modern-day…
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Frisian Men
If you picture a typical Frisian man, you might imagine someone tall, broad-shouldered, and standing on a…
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Is There a Link Between Frisian and the Scandinavian Languages?
People who hear Frisian for the first time sometimes say it sounds Scandinavian. And when Frisians visit…
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How old is Frisian?
When people ask how old Frisian is, the answer depends on what you mean by “Frisian.” If…
