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Ask a Historian: The Origins of Brennivín

Ask a Historian: The Origins of Brennivín

99 Years Ago Today, “The Kingdom Of Iceland” Was Born

99 Years Ago Today, “The Kingdom Of Iceland” Was Born

“Who’s In The Picture?” New Exhibition Identifies Unknown People In Old Photographs

“Who’s In The Picture?” New Exhibition Identifies Unknown People In Old Photographs

“Make Your Own Slave” Exercise In Icelandic Primary School Textbook

“Make Your Own Slave” Exercise In Icelandic Primary School Textbook

Former President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir: “I Will Stand Outside Kringlan Collecting Donations”

Former President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir: “I Will Stand Outside Kringlan Collecting Donations”

Comics: Iceland’s Saucy History & The Joys Of Getting A Cat

Comics: Iceland’s Saucy History & The Joys Of Getting A Cat

Last Words: Whose History?

Last Words: Whose History?

Iceland’s President Addresses: “Pornography And Decline”

Iceland’s President Addresses: “Pornography And Decline”

Iceland Chosen Best Destination For Students Learning How To Be Vikings

Iceland Chosen Best Destination For Students Learning How To Be Vikings

News
by Andie Fontaine 12:46 pm
Former President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir: “I Will Stand Outside Kringlan Collecting Donations”
Mag
by Mulan 6:31 pm
Ask a Historian: The Origins of Brennivín
News
by Claudia Schultz 11:29 am
Iceland’s President Addresses: “Pornography And Decline”
Art
by Christine Engel Snitkjær 1:06 pm
“Who’s In The Picture?” New Exhibition Identifies Unknown People In Old Photographs
Comics
by The Reykjavík Grapevine 2:44 pm
Comics: Iceland’s Saucy History & The Joys Of Getting A Cat

Sólheimasandur: Breathing In A Vast Horizon by Signe Smala 10:25 am Sponsored
Safari of the North: Hunting for Northern Lights by Jóhanna Pétursdóttir 10:15 am Sponsored

News
by Alice Demurtas 11:00 am
Iceland Chosen Best Destination For Students Learning How To Be Vikings
Last Words
by Valur Gunnarsson 12:18 pm
Last Words: Whose History?
News
by Paul Fontaine 1:05 pm
“Make Your Own Slave” Exercise In Icelandic Primary School Textbook
News
by Paul Fontaine 11:52 am
99 Years Ago Today, “The Kingdom Of Iceland” Was Born
News
by Elías Þórsson 11:58 am
70-80 People Have Vanished Without A Trace In Iceland Since 1930
Interview
by Johanna Eriksson 3:03 pm
Ask A Historian: Has Iceland Ever Been Involved In Any Wars Or Conflicts
Articles
by Valur Gunnarsson 12:52 pm
Blast From The Past: Introducing Icelandic Wrestling At The Olympics
Travel
by Alice Demurtas 7:42 pm
Reykjavík Crime Walk: A Tale Of Blood And Murder
Articles
by Johanna Eriksson 7:39 pm
Show Me The Money: 1000 ISK
Mag
by Valur Grettisson 4:53 pm
Reykjavík Of Yore: Squatting, And The Total Failure of Zoning
Mag
by Paul Fontaine 2:01 pm
Time Capsule: Hótel Holt’s Bar
Mag
by Valur Grettisson 12:43 pm
Reykjavík Of Yore: Sundhöllin
Articles
by Valur Gunnarsson 12:37 pm
Blast From The Past: Reykjavík Tarzan Arrested For Nudity
Mag
by Paul Fontaine 3:55 pm
Time Capsule: Vísir
Mag
by Valur Grettisson 2:45 pm
Reykjavík of Yore: Laugardalshöllin
News
by Nanna Árnadóttir 7:44 am
Historic Skálholt Church In Disrepair
Articles
by Jón Trausti Sigurðarson 1:21 pm
Reykjavík of Yore: Hallgrímskirkja
Articles
by Valur Gunnarsson 2:38 pm
The Battle Over Beer
Movies & Theatre
by Valur Gunnarsson 5:00 pm
Stockfish Festival: History Comes Alive in Bíó Paradís
Mag
by The Reykjavík Grapevine 1:26 pm
Blast From The Past: Hitler’s Reputation Valued At 200 ISK