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Dec 8, 2021
3 min

Taking a Peek in the Icelandic Roots Treasure Chest

Explorations among IR’s “Hidden Gems” -by Rob Olason (IR#I149007) When we first become members of Icelandic Roots, we have so much to...

Dec 5, 2021
21 min

Our Second Annual Book Flood

Icelanders love books so it is not surprising that one of the most beloved traditions in Iceland today is Jólabókaflóðið, the annual...

Nov 22, 2021
4 min

A Virtual Family Reunion

by Heather Goodman I15007347 There’s one in every family. Someone who is way more interested in collecting family memorabilia than anyone...

Nov 18, 2021
7 min

The Saga of Þorsteinn Staff-struck

The third installment of ancient writings about Vopnafjörður is the Saga of Þorsteinn Staff-struck. Many Western Icelanders emigrated...

Oct 24, 2021
10 min

My Icelandic Emigration by Olaf Bjornsson, MD

Christina Sunley will present "Writing Your Icelandic Family Stories" on November 4th. See the Event Calendar for more information....

Oct 23, 2021
5 min

Ferry Cabin News - The Seal Skin Trunk From Iceland

News from Washington Island and the Surrounding Islands Richard Purinton Washington Island, Wisconsin This story first appeared in The...

Oct 23, 2021
4 min

Inspired by a Global Pandemic

While there is a long list of things that have gone wrong over the past two years due to a global pandemic from Covid-19, let's look at...

Sep 25, 2021
5 min

Ancient Writings from Vopnafjörður

Do you enjoy the Icelandic Sagas? Do you know how you are related to the people and the places of these stories? I have been sharing...

Sep 24, 2021
2 min

Icelandic Saga Connections

Bryndís Viglundsdóttir told me that when she was a little girl, she thought the characters from the Icelandic sagas were going to walk...

Sep 4, 2021
3 min

The Legend of The Elf Lady Stone at Bustarfell

Once upon a time, a rich and noble sheriff and his wife lived happily at the important farm called Bustarfell. During the darkest days of...

Sep 4, 2021
4 min

The Saga of the People of Vopnafjörður

Vopnafjörður was a main port of Icelandic emigration to America and many of us can trace our families to East Iceland. Therefore, the...

Aug 28, 2021
3 min

Discover Hofsós

The village of Hofsós is located in Skagafjörður and is one of the oldest trading centers in Iceland. The dedicated Emigration Center,...

Aug 20, 2021
2 min

Finding Micah Northman

By David Johnson (Volunteer IR Genealogist on the Emigration Research Team) In 2015, an emigrant Icelander caught my attention. He was...

Aug 14, 2021
1 min

Icelandic Cousins Across the Ocean

Pride in their heritage and the significance of family history followed the Icelanders that moved to North America. Through today,...

Aug 2, 2021
20 min

FROM VOPNAFJÖRÐUR TO WINNIPEG

A translation of a diary from Icelandic to English for the emigration of Sveinn Árnason in 1889.

Jul 21, 2021
20 min

Icelandic Immigrants to Washington Island – 1870

Washington Island Icelanders 1870 and beyond.

Jul 17, 2021
3 min

The Deuce & the Dagurinn: Old Parties for a New Generation

North American Icelandic Heritage Festivals

Jun 20, 2021
9 min

The Rise and Fall of Icelandic Unitarianism

By Stefan Jonasson During the last two decades of the 19th century and well into the 20th, there was an extensive Unitarian mission to...

May 23, 2021
3 min

Volcanoes, Fitness, Genealogy & Poets? Something for Everyone!

The Icelandic Roots community has a variety of features and offerings. Check out the latest news and upcoming events. Join us in...

May 5, 2021
3 min

Women's and Children's Stories

A small team of Icelandic Roots volunteers is working on a project called Women's and Children's Stories.