Icelandic Commonwealth
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Einar Hafliðason: The medieval scholar who brought Iceland's Viking history to life
So much of what we know about the Viking Age - the events, key figures, sagas, stories, and myths - was written centuries later in Iceland.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
The Gray Goose Laws: Iceland's ancient legal foundation
Before you ask, no, this has nothing to do with a popular vodka brand. The Gray Goose Laws were a collection of ancient laws established in Norway that were taken by Norse settlers to create the legal foundation of the Icelandic Commonwealth.2 years ago — Scandinavia