Stian Sandberg Hansen is a certified Oslo guide who has provided his expert services to Viking since 2017. He is a native of Oslo and, having spent most of his life in the Norwegian capital, has a great deal of civic pride in the city. This passion for his hometown and its rich history spurred his curiosity in conservation and cultural heritage. He now holds both a bachelor’s degree in cultural history and a master’s degree in museology and cultural heritage studies from the University of Oslo. And when he is not guiding visitors through the streets of his beloved city, Stian works within the museum sector as a consultant and writes articles, which have been published in various scientific magazines and papers.