Thor Heyerdahl
About Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl (October 6, 1914, Larvik, Norway, dead April 18, 2002, Colla Micheri, Italy) was a Norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in zoology and geography.
Expeditions
With his spectacular expeditions and original theories, Thor Heyerdahl was a controversial figure. His expeditions were both numerous and extensive, and had a major impact on his life.
Heritage of the world and Unesco
In May 2011, the Thor Heyerdahl Archives were added to UNESCO’s “Memory of the World” Register. Currently, this list includes 238 collections from all over the world. The Heyerdahl Archives span the years 1937 to 2002 and include his…
Official opening of the childhood home
The official opening of Thor Heyerdahl’s childhood home in Steingata 7, Larvik, took place in October 2011.
Distinctions
The list of distinctions is long and impressive, bearing witness to the footsteps left by Thor Heyerdahl and his work.
Books, biographies and films
Countless books, a number of biographies and several films have been written and made about Thor Heyerdahl.