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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 -
Naddodd: The Viking explorer behind Iceland's accidental discovery
Sometimes, history is made by accident. Such was the case when a Viking-era Norwegian explorer, Naddodd, was blown off course from the Faroe Islands and "discovered" Iceland. This is a story of epic adventure and accidental exploration.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
