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Colors of fire and ice: The story of Iceland's flag
Despite the human settlement of Iceland stretching back more than a millennium to the Viking Age, its national flag is a little over half a century old. However, despite its youth, the flag has become a powerful unifying symbol for all Icelanders.1 year ago — Scandinavia -
Gunnar Hámundarson: The legendary warrior of Iceland's Age of Settlements
Centuries before the Olympics, Gunnar Hámundarson stands out from the sagas as a man of incredible athletic ability. His martial prowess saw him labeled as being nearly invincible in combat. Is there any historical truth in these tall tales, or is Iceland's famous warrior just literary hyperbole?2 years ago — History -
The remarkable life of Aud the Deep-Minded, Viking matriarch
Women's stories and voices were often silenced and marginalized throughout the early medieval period. Piercing this stony, sexist silence down the ages is the story of Aud the Deep-Minded, one of this period's most remarkable Viking women.2 years ago — History
