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The saga of Ingólfr Arnarson and the foundation of Iceland
It is not often that a nation can trace its ancestral roots back to one person. In Iceland, however, legend and lore suggest that Ingólfr Arnarson was the island nation's first permanent settler in about 874 CE. Behind his foundational role in establishing Iceland lies a dark and bloody secret.2 years ago — History -
Garðarr Svavarsson: The Viking who charted Iceland's first exploration
According to the Norse sagas, Garðarr Svavarsson was not only one of the first people to sail to Iceland but may indeed have been its first human inhabitant. Furthermore, he is credited with giving Iceland its nickname.2 years ago — History
