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Grapevine Picks: Book Fairs And Hugs!
Glancing at the weather forecast, it seems that outside activities might prove a little challenging during the upcoming week. But…
The Book That Shaped The Icelandic Soul
There are few books, if any, that have shaped the Icelandic soul as significantly as the Folklores and Adventures, or…
Björk’s Choral Concert Soars
by John Pearson
A musician announcing plans to “re-imagine” a well-loved body of work in the live arena can induce a shiver down…
Around The World In A Day: Experience Iceland’s Lava—From The Earth To The Sea
Iceland loves its circle tours: Golden Circle, Diamond Circle, Silver Circle, and of course circling the entire country. But one…
Union Heads Resign: Conflict Between Leadership, Current And Former Members
Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, the director of labour union Efling, announced she was resigning from her position yesterday, RÚV reports. Shortly…
Grapevine Picks: Halloween Party, Digital Disorder, Peanut Butter & Katla Coffee
Not sure what to get into over the weekend? This period between the end of summer and the start of…
Vikings Arrived To The Americas Before Columbus
Recent analysis of small pieces of wood from timber-framed buildings in Newfoundland confirms that Vikings arrived in the North America…
RVK Newscast #137: DON’T WALK ON THE LAVA!
Hæ again from Reykjavík! Reykjavík Grapevine’s Editor-in-Chief Valur Grettisson is back with his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý, in Laugardalur with…
The Mysterious Book Of Sorcerer’s Screed
Need to wake up the dead? Look no further. It has to be said before we continue; Galdraskræða, or Sorcerer’s…
KÓPÓ! Herra Hnetusmjör Brings The Flow And The Fest
The landscape of Icelandic rap has been ever-evolving since the first fully Icelandic language rap albums dropped in 2001. While…
From ‘What If’ To Reality: GDRN Talks Storytelling Through Music And Acting
Telling your story takes courage. Telling someone else’s story takes empathy. Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð Jóhannesdóttir, or GDRN as she’s known…
For The Love Of Lopapeysa
Lopapeysa are about as linked to the cultural identity of Iceland as skyr and the Icelandic horse. As the temperature…
Iceland’s Elections: Another District Recount Possible
Following last Saturday’s election results, wherein Iceland had both a woman-majority Parliament and a new youngest member who was also…
Geldingadalir Eruption Now The Longest Of The Century
The Geldingadalir volcanic eruption is officially the longest-lived of the 21st century, RÚV reports. The world turned their attention to…
Artist Erik DeLuca Shows Iceland’s Failure In The Holocaust
December 10th, 1938: The Ministry of Justice receives a letter from 27-year-old Telmar and Paula Toller and their four-week-old son…
Old Norse, New Audience: Dr. Jackson Crawford’s Curious Path From Academia To Youtube
Up in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, a pickup truck pulls over and out steps a pair of cowboy boots….
Discovery of Man-Made Caves Brings History Into Focus
A snapshot the Icelandic landscape during the time of historical figure Snorri Sturluson is becoming clearer. Last summer, man-made caves…
Húsavík Eurovision Museum To Open In August
The Eurovision Museum in Húsavík is set to open this August, according to museum founder and Húsavík native Örlygur Hnefill…
Valur, Pollý and Bjartmar Offer Walking Tours For A Week
Valur Grettisson, the editor-in-chief at The Reykjavík Grapevine and Bjartmar Alexandersson, an investigative journalist along with the border collie/dachshund mix,…
The Full Spectrum Of Life: A New Day For Hipsumhaps
Hipsumhaps first made a splash on the Icelandic music scene in 2019 with their first album, ‘Best Gleymdu Leyndarmálin’ (‘Best…
Ask A Scientist: How Does The Midnight Sun Affect The Wildlife Of Iceland?
Travelers tend to revel in the majestic midnight sun of Icelandic summer, but for some it’s not so magical. When…