by Sofie Pettersen | Apr 27, 2025 | Identity
IntroductionNorway is often praised for having one of the best public healthcare systems in the world. It’s meant to be a safety net for all citizens—affordable, accessible, and equitable. But for some of us, especially trans people, this promise is not always...
by Sofie Pettersen | Apr 20, 2025 | History
When people think of maritime history, names like Titanic, Olympic, and Britannic instantly conjure images of grandeur, ambition, and, ultimately, tragedy. But behind these names lies a deeper, richer story — one of fierce competition, industrial might, and...
by Sofie Pettersen | Apr 20, 2025 | Identity
They say not to judge a book by its cover. Yet so often, we are judged by exactly that—the surface. The exterior. The body we’re born into. But what if that surface doesn’t reflect who we truly are inside? What if the mirror becomes a place of confusion rather than...
by Sofie Pettersen | Oct 5, 2023 | History, Travel
On October 2, 2023, my father and I embarked on a journey to Ireland, specifically Belfast, to immerse ourselves in history at the Titanic Museum. This museum, located at the shipyard where the Titanic was built, holds a profound historical significance that we were...