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Mar 12, 2022
5 min

Fljótsdæla saga

Fljótsdæla saga was the last of the forty family sagas written. It was likely written in the 15th or 16th Century. Most believe it was...

Mar 12, 2022
5 min

Sænautasel Highland Farm

The following article is written by IR Volunteer, Hjördís Hilmarsdóttir. She has included personal stories, a few photos, a video, and a...

Mar 11, 2022
3 min

The Irish In Iceland

The oral history of Iceland was written down about 1125 and states that ”Christian men” (called Papar by the Norse settlers) were there...

Jan 26, 2022
4 min

Connecting landscape to literature in Dalasýsla

If you are interested in connecting events that took place in the Icelandic saga literature to the physical landscape of Iceland, then...

Dec 29, 2021
2 min

More Gems from the Icelandic Roots Treasure Chest

“Hidden Gems Part II” -by Rob Olason (IR#I149007) Looking through the Special Collections section of the Icelandic Roots database offers...

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...

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 12, 2021
2 min

Kvennahlaup in Borðeyri and Þórdís Edda

Each year, there is a fun activity that is held in most communities across Iceland called Kvennahlaup or Women's Walk/Run. This weekend,...

Sep 11, 2021
2 min

My Virtual Mission 2021

The Icelandic Roots Fitness Challenge 2021 was a big success. Our most popular mission was the Ring Road route, with 118 participants...

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 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.

Jun 6, 2021
3 min

June Events, Holidays, and Celebrations

See all the special events, annual holidays, and special celebrations for June in the listings below. Today is Seaman's Day -...

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...

Apr 14, 2021
2 min

Summer Fitness Challenge 2.0 - Travel Iceland Virtually

Icelandic Roots is pleased to announce we will host our second annual Fitness Challenge this summer. It will be an eight-week event and will

Nov 12, 2020
3 min

Celebrating 7 years with exciting news (fréttir) and a new video (nýtt myndband)

**Íslenska eftir Written by Sunna Furstenau, Edited by Natalie Guttormsson Dear friends, Here at Icelandic Roots, we are marking our 7th...

Oct 23, 2020
2 min

On the Set of Valhalla Murders

by Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir *no plot spoilers* When I watch a movie or a TV show I often pay attention to the things that are in the...