### Borgen Erling
#### Personal Information
| Birth Date | September 26, 1948 |
| Birth Place | Oslo, Norway |
### Career
Erling Borgen is a renowned historian and professor from Norway. He has made significant contributions to the fields of Scandinavian and European history.
#### Academic Appointments
- Professor Emeritus, Department of History, University of Oslo (1995-present)
#### Major Publications
- "The Vikings: A Global History" (2010)
- "The Norwegian Middle Ages: A Brief History" (1998)
- "The Reformation in Scandinavia" (1993)
#### Awards and Honors
- Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav (2008)
- Honorary Doctorate from the University of Helsinki (2005)
### Social Media
- Twitter: @ErlingBorgen
- Facebook: @Erling.Borgen
### Recent Projects
- "The Legacy of the Vikings" (2023): A research project examining the long-term impact of the Vikings on European history.
- "The Digital Viking Archive" (2022): A collaborative effort to digitize and make accessible historical Viking artifacts and documents.
### Other Information
- Borgen is a renowned lecturer and has given numerous presentations at international conferences and universities.
- He is an active member of several historical societies, including the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters.
- Borgen is also a skilled pianist and has performed in various recitals.