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SOMETHING THAT IS VERY ICELANDIC
The Icelandic Roots Writing Group recently had a story prompt of “Something That Is Very Icelandic”. The following is the story from...
Aug 3, 20242 min read
The Viking of the 21st Century
Part Three: Gunnar Marel Eggertsson, Welcome back to our third and final instalment of the Viking of the 21st Century series. Part One...
Jun 8, 20246 min read
The Viking of the 21st Century
Viking Ships
May 11, 20244 min read
Iceland: An Outsider's View (1845)
by Brian Borgford “I must confess that I found the character of the Icelanders in every respect below the estimate I had previously...
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Icelandic Lagoons
Do you enjoy sitting in a hot tub and soaking away the cares of the day? Would you enjoy sitting in nature while enjoying that soak? Then...
Feb 23, 20245 min read
Bryndís Víglundsdóttir – February’s Interesting Icelander
This month, we honor one of our own. Bryndís Viglundsdóttir volunteers her time with Icelandic Roots as a writer, translator, and...
Feb 16, 20246 min read
A Special Christmas Tradition in Iceland
By Shaune Jonasson Jól, or Christmas, is a time for gathering with family and friends. As much as we wish for these gatherings, they...
Dec 23, 20232 min read
Icelandic Roots 10th Anniversary Trip to Iceland
By Alisa Jones My mom, Susan Huff, is a volunteer with Icelandic Roots. I was able to come on the 10th anniversary trip of Icelandic...
Dec 9, 20237 min read
Icelandic Roots 10th Anniversary Trip to Iceland
By Susan Huff It has been five years since I was last in Iceland when I lived there with my husband as Records Preservation Missionaries...
Dec 9, 20236 min read
Icelandic Writers Retreat 2024
Scholarship applications for the 2024 Iceland Writers Retreat are available and being accepted through October 31st. The Iceland Writers...
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Edda - From Ashes to Majestic
This post is twofold. Enjoy the photos, history, and Ainsley Bloomer’s article. #1 - A short post with pictures about the new EDDA House...
Oct 1, 20234 min read
Icelandic Roots Online Book Club is Back - October 5
Join Heather online for the upcoming season of the Icelandic Roots Book Club. The first book this Fall is Burial Rites by Hannah Kent....
Sep 2, 20236 min read
Reflections at Brimnes, Emigration Center Stories, Bill Holm’s Legacy, and Icelandic Adventures
By Jack Plumley The following is a story about my adventures returning to Iceland for the Snorri Internship. This is shared in addition...
Sep 1, 20235 min read
The Icelandic Celebration of 1928 and 95 Years Later
In 1928, the Icelandic community of northeast North Dakota celebrated the Golden Jubilee, the 50th anniversary of the settlement. A book,...
Aug 6, 20237 min read
Interesting Icelander for June 2023
This month's interesting Icelander is on Jón Sigurðsson (I174907), a man highly revered for his efforts in leading Iceland to its...
Jun 25, 20232 min read
The Fishing Industry in Iceland
by Halldór Árnason Iceland is a country whose farming and fishing industries have led its economic growth for centuries. Halldór Árnason...
Jun 8, 20235 min read
2023 Scandinavian Festival Features Iceland!
Special Icelandic Events - Please share by Romayne Kilde, Nordic Culture Clubs Scandinavian Festival The Nordic Culture Clubs and the...
May 27, 20231 min read
The Icelandic Emigration Journey - From Turfhouses to Prairie Homesteads
Update: Find the associated book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/05YtoEMP Emigration from Iceland began much later than in other countries....
May 27, 20232 min read
Many IR Teammates Gather in Banff
Twenty-three Icelandic Roots volunteers and five family members are in Banff celebrating the Icelandic National League's Convention...
May 14, 20233 min read
A Gift of Love From Amma
A story about a unique gift from Amma to Doreen that is treasured far beyond its physical presence, but also with heartfelt memories and...
May 13, 20232 min read
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