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Sigmundur Brestisson: The Viking chieftain behind the Christianization of the Faroes
It is not often that a single individual can cause a paradigm shift in a society. However, in the case of the mighty Viking chieftain, Sigmundur Brestisson, his decision to force Christianity upon the Faroe Islands caused historical repercussions to be felt centuries after his death.2 years ago — History -
Grímur Kamban: The story of the Faroe Islands' first Norse settler
Nowadays, the Faroe Islands are a popular tourist destination with a degree of self-government within the Kingdom of Denmark. However, long before the tourists arrived, the origins of human settlement on the islands can, if we believe the sagas, be attributed to a single man: Grímur Kamban.2 years ago — History
