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Walruses, Once Plentiful In Iceland, Were Wiped Out By Settlers
New research has brought to light two amazing facts about pre-settlement Iceland: there was once a special “breed” of Icelandic walrus which was abundant across West Iceland, and the dawn of earnest settlement of the island heralded the end of the creature.…
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Time Capsule: The Settlement Exhibition – Reykjavik 871±2
The Settlement Exhibition is located beneath Hótel Reykjavík Centrum, and is built out around the archaeological remains of a Viking Age longhouse. Immersive and informative displays tell the stories of Iceland’s first settlers, who, according to the evidence of this exhibit and…
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Mystery Surrounds 10th Century Sword Found Near Lake
The chance discovery of a sword dating back to the 10th century has raised questions as to how it got where it was found in the first place. As reported, a group of men who went goose hunting last weekend made a…
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Man Finds 10th Century Sword
A group of men who went goose hunting last weekend in South Iceland stumbled upon a most unusual find: a sword, in relatively great condition, that The Cultural Heritage Agency of Iceland believes dates from the 9th century [Updated, see below –…
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Origin Story Of Iceland’s Naming In Dispute
The legend of how Iceland got its name has been called into question, and historians cannot come to a consensus on the matter once and for all. According to the Book of Settlements, Iceland was discovered by the Norwegian Viking Flóki Vilgerðarson,…
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Scots And Irish Might Have Preceded Vikings In Iceland
New archaeological evidence may suggest that visitors from Scotland and Ireland could have settled in Iceland before the arrival of Vikings. Dr. Kristján Ahronson, a professor at Bangkor University, has traced a swath Christian crosses carved in stone, ranging from the simple…