"Never more than a woman" : IR Volunteer releases new novel
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- Aug 21, 2020
- 6 min
Remembering the Life of an Icelandic Pioneer Pastor
We often hear the saying, “The Icelandic immigrants were poor. They had to leave Iceland because of ...
- Jul 3, 2020
- 4 min
A Deep Dive into Fire Saga: Fact or Fiction?
Written by Natalie Guttormsson Natalie is a Western-Icelander from Canada who currently lives in Reykjavík. She is passionate about...
- Jun 12, 2020
- 3 min
IR - Footprints 4 Fun Challenge
This is an invitation for all individuals and teams from your Icelandic organizations, clubs, and your family to join us in a collective,...
- Jun 1, 2020
- 2 min
The Elf Woman Stone : Álfkonusteinn
[BLOG REWIND: This story was originally posted to the blog in 2017 in promotion of the INLNA convention that year. You can read the...
- Sep 18, 2019
- 3 min
The Joy of Réttir
By: Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir Íslensk útgáfa hér að neðan / Icelandic text to follow September is a busy month for farmers in Iceland....
- Jul 18, 2019
- 2 min
Live Your Dash - Obituaries
Are you living Your Dash?
- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
Guðmundur the Good
Bishop Guðmundur Góði (the good) Arason is IR # I138506. He was born an illegitimate child in 1161 at Grjótá in the Hörgárdalur Valley. ...
- Feb 7, 2019
- 2 min
Egill Skallagrímsson
Egill Skallagrímsson is considered the greatest Icelandic poet from the settlement period in Iceland. He was a chieftain and heathen...
- Aug 29, 2018
- 3 min
Iceland Weather & Climate
People always ask us, "When is the best time to visit Iceland." We, of course, think any time is best ... just go and enjoy! The...
- Apr 5, 2018
- 2 min
Iceland from the Air – the Stunning Photography of Mats Wibe Lund
Some of the attributes that make Icelandic Roots unique among genealogy resources are the stories, maps and photos which enhance the...
- Jan 7, 2018
- 2 min
Stirling, Leifur, & Hallgrímskirkja
A highlight for visitors to Reykjavík is the tall bronze Leifur Eiríksson statue and the massive Hallgrímskirkja (Hallgrim’s church). It...
- Nov 6, 2017
- 2 min
Understanding Icelandic Places - Part IV
Place names are an important part of our Icelandic heritage. As we explore more places in Iceland, we are likely to encounter some...
- Oct 4, 2017
- 3 min
The Endurance and Courage of Sigurveig
The life of Sigurveig Sigurðardóttir was not an easy one. In 1865 on a day when she lay unconscious and low with typhoid, and her...
- Sep 25, 2017
- 2 min
Understanding Icelandic Places - Part III
Today, we focus on key steps for finding and visiting the farms of our ancestors. In the last two posts, we explored Icelandic place...
- Jul 26, 2017
- 2 min
Understanding Icelandic Places - Part I
Written by Doug Hanson, Icelandic Roots Map Expert Genealogy is fun because it gives us insight into the past lives of our ancestors. One...
- Jun 7, 2014
- 2 min
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,...
- Apr 10, 2013
- 1 min
Sunna’s Video for the 2013 INLofNA Convention
Final Video of the 2012 International Visits Program tour around Iceland by Sunna Furstenau.
- Mar 16, 2013
- 3 min
Bishop Guðmundur the Good
in 1237, Bishop Guðmundur Góði Arason (Gudmundur the Good) died. (1161 – March 16, 1237).
- Sep 4, 2012
- 2 min
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...
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