Eld som slokna? Historiebruk i Storfjorden/Verdsarvsområdet Geirangerfjord

Historical narratives about the fading lifestyle of mountain and fjord farms in Storfjorden, particularly those by local historian Sakarias Ansok, significantly influenced public awareness and preservation efforts. His works, which documented a unique way of life on the brink of extinction, laid the groundwork for the establishment of the conservation organization 'Storfjordens Venner' in 1975 and inspired subsequent historical representations through books and TV programs. The study analyzes Ansok's distinctive approach to history-writing and its lasting impact, contrasting it with later works on the same theme. By examining historical usage and its societal effects, this research sheds light on how localized narratives can drive conservation initiatives in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Geirangerfjord.

Tafjord, H. E. (2022). Eld som slokna? Historiebruk i Storfjorden/Verdsarvsområdet Geirangerfjord. Heimen, 59(1), 49–66. https://doi.org/10.18261/heimen.59.1.3