Camilla Mork Rostvik is an Associate Professor in History at the University of Agder, Norway. She specializes in modern and contemporary cultural history, with a long-standing research interest in menstrual history, cultures and art. Her interests include feminist art history and art projects, environmental humanities, history of medicine, feminist science and technology studies and Norwegian/Sami art history. Camilla is an honorary lecturer at the School of Medicine and the School of Art History in Aberdeen, Scotland, and an honorary researcher in Art History at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.

Camilla has been Resident Historian for Viking Cruises since 2017, and has delivered lectures, forums and Q&As on cruises in the Baltics, Mediterranean, Norway, the British Isles, and North America. Camilla has delivered lectures on history topics including the Hanseatic League, 19th Century Russia, the Vikings, the Ancient Greeks, the Ottoman Empire, among others.

I have been privileged to serve as a Viking Resident Historian since 2017. As a Resident Historian, I have delivered the Iconic Viking lectures for several itineraries, as well as forums, and regular hosting of Q&A. I also do tours of the Bayeaux Tapestry onboard.

Iconic lectures
• Ottoman Empire: Explore the rise, fall and legacy of the Mediterranean powerhouse, and how this relates to modern-day Turkey.
• Greek Civilization: Learn about the remarkable achievements of the Ancient Greeks and their legacies.
• Bayeaux Tapestry: Discover the history and artistry of this remarkable tapestry!
• Imperial Russia: Gain an understanding of the power struggles of the Russian tsars, and connect this to current
• History of Britain: Explore how four nations became one United Kingdom, which rose to gain and relinquish a global empire
• History of Scandinavia: Explore how the once united Viking homelands, Sweden, Denmark & Norway, forged their distinct historical paths from the 17th–19th centuries.
• The Vikings: Challenge traditional stereotypes and learn the real story, examining their influence and legacy.
• Hanseatic League: Explore this dynamic maritime network of Baltic-area traders between the 13th and 15th centuries.

Forums
• Art of Turkey – Where East meets West? Gain an understanding of traditional Turkish/Ottoman art, and discuss examples of contemporary art from the region with fellow travellers.
• Tove Jansson: Explore the beautiful art and life of the creator of the Moomins.
• CERN & the History of European Science Since 1950: Gain an understanding of the European Organization for Nuclear Research and 20th-century science.
• The Ethics of the Norwegian Oil Industry: Delve into the history and ethics of Norway’s oil adventure at its heart in Stavanger.
• Sαmi history and arts: Discover the beautiful art and creativity of the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic, discussing ancient and contemporary artworks with fellow travellers.
• Edward Schliemann and Arthur Evans: Gain an understanding of the complex ethics at play when Schliemann and Evans did their famous excavations in Greece and Turkey.

Q&A
I have had the privilege of answering many brilliant questions from guests. Most of our discussions revolve around the history of the country we are in, the current political debates, the role of women in the country/region, and the arts of the region. As a Scandinavian and Norwegian, I am also well placed to share info about Viking’s Norwegian history, the Vikings, the ship, and questions about ancestry.

Bayeaux Tapestry tour
This is a fun and regular part of many Viking itineraries, which I have perfected over time. We start with a general introduction, but I include humour and guest interaction along the way!

Completed trips:
• Viking homelands (1 July - 14 Aug 2017) Viking STAR
• Iconic Western Mediterranean (9 - 16 June 2018) Viking STAR
• Ancient Mediterranean Treasures (7-14 May 2022) Viking SKY
• Into the Midnight Sun (15-29 July 2022) Viking VENUS
• Greek Odyssey (9 -29 December 2022) Viking VENUS

Upcoming trips:
• Alaska and the Inside Passage (13 July - 2 Aug 2024)
• Hawaii Island Sojourn (12 Dec 2024 – 12 Jan 2025)

I have been delivering lectures, forums, Q&As and office hours on Viking Cruises for over six years. These have been delivered in Scandinavia, the Baltics, the British Isles, the Mediterranean, and North America.

The following recent Cruise History has been recorded for this candidate.