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The King of Iceland for One Summer
Dog Days of Summer and a temporary King of Iceland for one summer.
Jul 10, 20173 min read
Christopher Columbus in Iceland
Did you know Christopher Columbus stayed in Iceland for an entire winter? In 1477, he sailed to Iceland and stayed at the farm called...
May 17, 20172 min read
A Romantic Story - Þannig mættust Jón og Sigriður (Thus met Jon and Sigridur)
Hello, my name is George Freeman and I work on genealogy, history, and writing for Icelandic Roots. I want to share with you over time,...
Nov 11, 20163 min read
Wanderlust – Snorri Program
Below you will read a wonderful story written by Snorri Program participant, Justin. He was the recipient of a scholarship from Icelandic...
Aug 25, 20164 min read
Honoring Festival of the Sea
The first Sunday in June of each year, Icelanders celebrate the fishermen, sailors, and those who have lost their lives at sea during the...
Jun 5, 20161 min read
Fires of the Earth: Lakagígar
An eyewitness account of 1783: “This past week, and the two prior to it, more poison fell from the sky than words can describe: ash,...
Jun 7, 20142 min read
Iceland’s Festival of the Sea
Til hamingju með Sjómannadaginn (Happy Seaman's Day)! The first Sunday in June of each year.
May 31, 20141 min read
Happy Uppstigningardagur
Happy Uppstigningardagur (Ascension Day)! Gragas I Laws of Early Iceland celebrations for Easter.
May 28, 20143 min read
Man (No Longer) Searching
I can confirm that I have connected with my Maternal / Icelandic birth family thanks to DNA and the help of Icelandic Roots!
May 23, 20142 min read
The Son of Nine Sisters
In her dreams, Stacy becomes the Norse god, Heimdall. He is the son of nine sisters - each one a giantess.
May 18, 20142 min read
Iceland’s Guardians
Iceland’s coat of arms is a silver cross in a sky-blue field, with a bright red cross inside the silver cross.
Oct 13, 20133 min read
Happy Summer – Sumardagurinn Fyrsti
This article was originally written by Hálfdan Helgason in 2006 as part of his regular newsletters. This year, 2023, the first day of...
Apr 24, 20133 min read
Sunna’s Video for the 2013 INLofNA Convention
Final Video of the 2012 International Visits Program tour around Iceland by Sunna Furstenau.
Apr 10, 20131 min read
Bishop Guðmundur the Good
in 1237, Bishop Guðmundur Góði Arason (Gudmundur the Good) died. (1161 – March 16, 1237).
Mar 16, 20133 min read
Leaving Iceland
I am packing my luggage to leave Iceland and there are so many questions and feelings. What would it have been like for our ancestors to...
Sep 7, 20122 min read
Arnastapi
Sunday was a DAY OFF for me. It was sunny and beautiful and calm. A perfect day for a great adventure to hike and explore the Snæfellsnes...
Sep 4, 20122 min read
Skrapatungurétt 2010
Want to go on an adventure of a lifetime? Skrapatungurétt!
Feb 1, 20106 min read
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