The Vikings in North America – Fact or Fiction?
The discovery of L’Anse Aux Meadows in the 1960s is proof that the Vikings, discovered North America before Columbus.
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- Aug 17
- 1 min
Echoes
Memories lurk at L'Anse Aux Meadows.
- Aug 17
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Blessed Amma - The Deuce of August celebration in North Dakota
Excitement blossomed deep within me as I imagined being among people who loved everything Icelandic as much as I did.
- Aug 3
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Torfhús at L’Anse aux Meadows
Does the Torfhús at L’Anse aux Meadows smell the same as the ones remembered in Iceland?
- Jul 5
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- Jun 29
- 6 min
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- Jun 8
- 3 min
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- May 25
- 12 min
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- Apr 12
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- Dec 9, 2023
- 4 min
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- Dec 9, 2023
- 3 min
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Note: Find the link to the recording of this webinar at the bottom of this post. By Kathryn Rothman Judy Dickson and the Samtal attendees...
- Nov 6, 2023
- 3 min
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- Oct 29, 2023
- 5 min
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- Oct 29, 2023
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- Sep 1, 2023
- 3 min
Icelandic Camp 2023 - A Resounding Success and Fun for All
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- Aug 6, 2023
- 5 min
The Best Day of the Year
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- 3 min
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- 4 min
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