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Iceland's WWII Occupation and the Silent Coup
In June 1940, while the rest of Europe burned under Nazi occupation, Iceland found itself in a precarious position between its Danish king and British naval power. This episode explores the quiet but
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Iceland's history is a saga of survival on the edge of the Arctic, where volcanic fire meets glacial ice and a fiercely independent people forged a unique identity. This show, hosted by Lucas and Luna, traces Iceland's journey from its Viking settlement in the 9th century—led by Ingólfur Arnarson—through the establishment of the Althing, the world's oldest surviving parliament, in 930 AD. We explore the saga era, where family feuds and epic poetry like the Njáls saga captured the spirit of a Commonwealth without a king. Then comes the tragedy of the Sturlung age, civil war, and the loss of ind

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Iceland's WWII Occupation and the Silent Coup
fim. 8. okt. 2026, 17:04 · 11:25
In June 1940, while the rest of Europe burned under Nazi occupation, Iceland found itself in a precarious position between its Danish king and British naval power. This episode explores the quiet but
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Iceland's 1958 Bank Collapse and the Birth of Modern Finance
mið. 7. okt. 2026, 16:31 · 7:05
In this episode, we trace the origins of Iceland’s modern financial system back to a catastrophic failure in 1958. We explore how the government-led initiative to build a domestic merchant fleet was d
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Iceland's 1915 Potato Famine
þri. 6. okt. 2026, 16:08 · 8:39
While Iceland is known for volcanic eruptions and the Cod Wars, a quieter catastrophe struck in 1915. The potato blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, destroyed the primary food source for a popul
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Iceland's Medieval Bankers and the First Global Crash
mán. 5. okt. 2026, 16:37 · 7:33
Before Iceland was known for tourism and volcanoes, it was a major player in European finance during the Middle Ages. This episode explores how Icelandic merchants, backed by Hanseatic traders from Lü
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Iceland's Black Gold Rush: The Cod Wars and Fishing Economy
sun. 4. okt. 2026, 16:25 · 10:44
While previous episodes have touched on the political mechanics of Iceland’s independence and the cultural weight of its sagas, this episode dives into the material engine that actually secured the na
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Iceland's Unseen Labor: The Cod Processing Women
lau. 3. okt. 2026, 16:53 · 6:55
While Iceland’s history is often told through the lens of Viking explorers, political independence, or volcanic eruptions, there lies a quieter, equally vital narrative in the fish-processing sheds of
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Iceland's Forgotten Monks: The Hermit Saints
fös. 2. okt. 2026, 16:22 · 6:52
Before the Vikings built farms and parliaments, Iceland was a sanctuary for solitary monks seeking God in the silence. This episode explores the lives of these early hermits, known as solitaries or pr
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Iceland's Dark Ages and the First Parliament
fim. 1. okt. 2026, 16:24 · 7:47
While previous episodes have explored Iceland’s volcanic resilience and Viking ancestry, this episode turns to the political vacuum that followed the settlement period. We examine the transition from
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Iceland's Viking Ancestry and the Sagas
mið. 30. sep. 2026, 17:06 · 6:06
In this episode, we explore the intricate social fabric of early Iceland through the lens of the Grágás law codes and the concept of gildi, or kinship guilds. While earlier episodes touched on the lan
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Iceland's Blood Feuds and the Saga of Egil
þri. 29. sep. 2026, 16:46 · 8:26
While Iceland is often remembered for its peaceful settlement and modern social democracy, the Viking Age was defined by violent blood feuds that shaped its legal and cultural identity. This episode e
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Iceland's 1890s Literary Renaissance and National Identity
mán. 28. sep. 2026, 16:29 · 8:04
In the late nineteenth century, Iceland was not yet independent, but its cultural soul was undergoing a profound transformation. This episode explores the Icelandic Modern Breakthrough, a literary mov
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Iceland's Volcanic Resilience and the Surtsey Story
sun. 27. sep. 2026, 15:50 · 4:14
While previous episodes have covered the Cod Wars, the Laki eruption of 1783, and the Viking settlement era, this episode turns to the birth of new land itself. We explore the 1963 eruption that creat
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Iceland's Silent War: The Cod Wars Explained
lau. 26. sep. 2026, 16:07 · 8:06
In 1972, the Icelandic fishing trawler Hvalur VI didn't just haul in cod; it dragged a Danish naval destroyer through a minefield of its own making. This episode explores the second and third Cod Wars
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Iceland's Laki Eruption and the World's First Climate Crisis
fös. 25. sep. 2026, 16:10 · 7:42
In 1783, the Laki fissure erupted in Iceland, spewing toxic gases and lava across the North Atlantic for eight months. This episode explores how the resulting 'Laki haze' triggered a catastrophic fami
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The Man Who Saved Iceland's Language
fim. 24. sep. 2026, 15:38 · 8:07
In Episode 244, Lucas and Luna explore the fierce cultural preservation that defined modern Iceland. While previous episodes covered the Althing, the Cod Wars, and volcanic survival, this conversation
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Iceland's Unwritten Laws: The Power of the Saga
mið. 23. sep. 2026, 15:56 · 9:18
While previous episodes have detailed the formal legal structures of the Althing and the written Grágás laws, this episode explores the unwritten social fabric that held medieval Iceland together. We
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Iceland's Volcanic Wars and the Art of Survival
þri. 22. sep. 2026, 16:53 · 5:36
While we have covered Iceland’s legal systems, cod wars, and pirate raids, there is a deeper, more literal conflict shaping the nation’s identity: its ongoing war with the earth itself. In this episod
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Iceland's Volcanic Identity and the Saga of Surtsey
mán. 21. sep. 2026, 17:27 · 10:02
While earlier episodes have explored Iceland’s legal traditions, independence struggles, and Viking settlement, Episode 241 turns its gaze to the land itself. We trace how volcanic eruptions have not
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Iceland's Great Frost: Survival in the Mist Years
sun. 20. sep. 2026, 15:46 · 6:54
In 1783, the Laki fissure erupted, unleashing a toxic haze that darkened skies across Europe and triggered famine in Iceland. This episode explores the 'Móðuharðindi' or Mist Hardships, focusing on ho
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Iceland's First Constitution: The 1874 Grant
lau. 19. sep. 2026, 15:42 · 6:39
In 1874, Denmark granted Iceland its first constitution, marking a pivotal shift from absolute monarchy to limited self-rule under the Danish king. This episode explores how Jón Sigurðsson and the Ice
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Iceland's Secret Language and the Viking Roots of Identity
fös. 18. sep. 2026, 15:36 · 8:03
This episode explores how Iceland preserved its unique linguistic identity through centuries of foreign rule, focusing on the concept of 'málhelmingur' (language bending) and the deliberate preservati
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Iceland's Hidden Women and the 1975 Strike
fim. 17. sep. 2026, 16:56 · 6:45
On October 24, 1975, nearly ninety percent of Iceland’s women walked off their jobs for a single day. This episode explores the 'Women’s Day Off' (Kvennafrí), a pivotal moment that reshaped Icelandic
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Iceland's 1944 Independence and the Path to Republic
mið. 16. sep. 2026, 16:55 · 13:18
We left off in 1918 with Iceland as a sovereign kingdom under the Danish crown, but the path to full independence was far from smooth. In this episode, we trace the fragile years between the Act of Un
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Iceland's Viking Ancestry and the Sagas
þri. 15. sep. 2026, 15:53 · 8:20
While previous episodes have explored Iceland’s medieval politics, legal systems, and natural disasters, this episode looks at how the island’s identity was forged in the Viking Age. We trace the sett
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Iceland's Silent War: The Cod Wars and Fishing Rights
mán. 14. sep. 2026, 15:54 · 9:42
In the mid-twentieth century, Iceland found itself locked in a bizarre, non-lethal conflict with the Royal Navy over fishing rights. This episode explores the three Cod Wars between 1958 and 1976, foc
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Iceland's Pirate Rescue and the Ottoman Corsair Raid
sun. 13. sep. 2026, 14:48 · 9:20
In 1627, Barbary corsairs from Algiers launched a daring raid on Iceland’s Westman Islands, kidnapping over two hundred locals. This episode explores the harrowing journey of Bishop Brynjólfur Sveinss
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Iceland's Forgotten Pirates: The Westman Islands Raids
lau. 12. sep. 2026, 15:01 · 7:40
While Iceland is known for its parliamentary tradition and Viking heritage, the late 18th century brought a different kind of terror to its shores. This episode explores the devastating Barbary pirate
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The Man Who Saved Iceland's Language
fös. 11. sep. 2026, 15:34 · 9:20
In the early twentieth century, Iceland faced a crisis of modernization. As industrial technology and foreign influences flooded in, many feared the Icelandic language would be overwhelmed by Danish l
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Iceland's Ghost Towns and the Great Abandonment
fim. 10. sep. 2026, 16:30 · 9:47
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic depopulation of Iceland’s rural heartlands during the mid-twentieth century. While earlier episodes covered the Viking settlemen
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Iceland's Silent War: The Cod Wars Explained
mið. 9. sep. 2026, 15:30 · 5:34
In this episode of The History of Iceland, we turn our attention to the late twentieth century and the surprisingly fierce diplomatic standoffs known as the Cod Wars. While earlier episodes covered me
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Iceland's Viking Age: The First Parliament and Legal System
þri. 8. sep. 2026, 15:32 · 8:28
While previous episodes have touched on the Althing and Grágás, this episode zooms in on the specific legal architecture that made Iceland’s Thing the most sophisticated assembly of its time. We explo
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Iceland's Viking Age: The First Parliament and Legal System
mán. 7. sep. 2026, 15:21 · 8:33
Long before Iceland became a modern welfare state or a tourist destination, it was a rugged island where violence was regulated by law rather than war. This episode explores the unique social structur
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Iceland's First Constitution and the Althing's Legal Roots
sun. 6. sep. 2026, 15:01 · 6:07
While earlier episodes explored the Viking settlement and the violent Sturlung Age, this episode uncovers the legal framework that held Iceland together for centuries. We examine the Grágás law codes,
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Iceland's Forgotten Women: The First Female Doctors
lau. 5. sep. 2026, 15:11 · 10:20
Before Iceland’s medical modernization in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, maternal mortality rates were among the highest in Europe. This episode explores the quiet revolution led b
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Iceland's Great Emigration: The Journey to Patagonia
fös. 4. sep. 2026, 15:35 · 10:40
In the late nineteenth century, Iceland faced a crisis of overpopulation and economic stagnation under Danish rule. While many looked toward North America, a smaller but determined group sought a new
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The Great Sheep Tax: Iceland's Silent Rebellion
fim. 3. sep. 2026, 15:43 · 8:02
We step away from the sagas and volcanic eruptions to explore a quieter, yet equally defining chapter in Icelandic history: the late nineteenth-century struggle against Danish economic dominance. Whil
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The Witch Trials of Iceland: A Cold Inquisition
mið. 2. sep. 2026, 15:38 · 8:01
While Europe burned witches in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Iceland’s legal system took a radically different path. This episode explores how Icelandic law, rooted in the Grágás traditions
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Iceland's Potato Rebellion and the Fight for Independence
þri. 1. sep. 2026, 15:35 · 9:43
While earlier episodes covered the Viking settlements, the Althing, and the harsh Laki eruption, this episode explores a different kind of survival: the potato. In the early 20th century, potatoes wer
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Iceland's Volcano Worship: From Pagan Myth to Climate Fury
mán. 31. ágú. 2026, 15:01 · 8:13
In episode 220 of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore how Icelanders have lived with volcanic fury for over a thousand years. From the Norse settlers who saw eruptions as the work of angry
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Iceland's Medieval Parliament: The Althing at Þingvellir
sun. 30. ágú. 2026, 15:31 · 8:53
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the origins and evolution of the Althing, the world's oldest surviving parliament, founded at Þingvellir in 930. They discuss the prac
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Iceland's Last Eruption: The 1783 Laki Disaster
lau. 29. ágú. 2026, 15:31 · 4:16
In 1783, Iceland faced its greatest catastrophe: the Laki fissure eruption, a volcanic event so vast it altered weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere. This episode follows the eruption's eig
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Iceland's Great Famine: The Hard Years of 1783
fös. 28. ágú. 2026, 15:26 · 9:44
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the catastrophic volcanic eruption of Laki in 1783, which triggered a famine that killed a fifth of Iceland's population. They discuss
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Iceland's Medieval Trade Monopoly: The Danish Grip
fim. 27. ágú. 2026, 14:59 · 7:25
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a distant Danish crown slowly tightened its grip on Iceland's economy, transforming a fiercely independent society into a struggling outpost. From the Hanse
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Iceland's Hidden Sagas: The Manuscripts That Shaped a Nation
mið. 26. ágú. 2026, 15:49 · 12:28
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the world of Icelandic manuscripts — the vellum pages that preserved the sagas, laws, and histories of a remote island nation. From th
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Iceland's First Female Doctor: Maternal Care and Modern Medicine
þri. 25. ágú. 2026, 15:08 · 7:19
In 1903, Guðrún Jónsdóttir returned to Iceland with a medical degree from Copenhagen — a first for any Icelandic woman. Her practices in rural villages, her battle against puerperal fever, and her rol
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Iceland's Sheep Economy: The Wool That Shaped a Nation
mán. 24. ágú. 2026, 15:30 · 7:16
Long before cod and aluminum, wool was Iceland's economic backbone — and the country's survival depended on it. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how sheep husbandry arrived with the first settl
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The Herring Girls of Siglufjörður: Iceland's Fish Boom
sun. 23. ágú. 2026, 15:11 · 9:20
In the early twentieth century, Iceland's northern town of Siglufjörður boomed as the herring arrived in colossal shoals. But the real engine of the boom wasn't the fishermen — it was the women who gu
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Iceland's Fish Boom: Cod That Built a Nation
lau. 22. ágú. 2026, 15:19 · 7:33
In the mid-twentieth century, Iceland transformed from a poor, isolated island into a modern nation, and it did it on the back of fish. This episode follows the rise of Iceland's fisheries from the ea
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Iceland's Saga Age: The Battle of Örlygsstaðir
fös. 21. ágú. 2026, 15:16 · 7:39
In the mid-thirteenth century, Iceland's Age of the Sturlungs saw the island's chieftains tear each other apart in a bitter civil war that ended with the loss of independence to Norway. This episode f
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Iceland's Beer Prohibition: A Century of Temperance and Triumph
fim. 20. ágú. 2026, 16:48 · 8:50
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the strange saga of Iceland's beer prohibition, which lasted from 1915 to 1989. They trace the temperance movement's origins, the 1908
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Iceland's Book of Settlements: Landnámabók's Hidden Histories
mið. 19. ágú. 2026, 15:45 · 8:05
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna delve into the Landnámabók, the medieval manuscript that records the names, genealogies, and land claims of Iceland's first settlers. They exp
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Iceland's Drifting Coastline: Volcanic Origins
þri. 18. ágú. 2026, 15:30 · 7:11
Iceland sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a crack in the Earth's crust where two tectonic plates pull apart at about two centimeters a year. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how that slow, rele
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Iceland's Medieval Renaissance: The Age of the Sturlungs
mán. 17. ágú. 2026, 15:07 · 7:33
In the 13th century, a small island nation at the edge of the known world produced some of the most sophisticated literature of the Middle Ages. The Age of the Sturlungs was a time of brutal civil war
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Iceland's Althing: From Viking Assembly to Modern Parliament
sun. 16. ágú. 2026, 15:41 · 8:07
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna trace the extraordinary journey of the Althing, the world's oldest surviving parliament. From its founding at Þingvellir in 930 AD, where Nors
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Iceland's Last Pagan Chieftain: Þorgeir's Hidden Conversion
lau. 15. ágú. 2026, 15:20 · 6:24
In the year 1000, Iceland stood at a crossroads between its pagan past and a Christian future. The Althing at Þingvellir faced an impossible choice: follow the old gods or embrace a new faith brought
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Surviving the Norse Landnám: Iceland's First Settlers
fös. 14. ágú. 2026, 15:32 · 10:08
Before the Althing, before the sagas, Iceland was an empty island—until a handful of Norse adventurers, outcasts, and farmers crossed the North Atlantic in the late ninth century. In this episode, Luc
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Iceland's Unwritten Constitution: The Ancient Law of Grágás
fim. 13. ágú. 2026, 15:34 · 6:52
Before Iceland had a king or a written constitution, it had the Grágás — a sprawling legal code that governed Viking Age society through intricate rules on blood feuds, inheritance, and even the keepi
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Iceland's Great Plague of 1402: The Black Death
mið. 12. ágú. 2026, 15:52 · 8:32
In 1402, a ship from England brought more than cargo to Iceland—it brought the Black Death. Within two years, the plague swept through the island, killing perhaps half the population and leaving entir
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Iceland's Conversion to Christianity: A Pragmatic Leap
þri. 11. ágú. 2026, 15:56 · 7:16
In 1000 CE, Iceland stood at a crossroads between its Norse pagan past and a Christian future. The Althing, the world's oldest parliament, faced a society on the brink of civil war. How did a single l
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The Althing's Medieval Power Struggle: Chieftains and Law
mán. 10. ágú. 2026, 15:37 · 9:14
Long before Iceland's parliament became a modern democratic institution, the Althing at Þingvellir was a fierce arena where Viking-age chieftains, or goðar, fought for influence, wealth, and survival.
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Iceland's First Parliament: The Althing at Þingvellir
sun. 9. ágú. 2026, 15:19 · 8:41
In 930 AD, Icelanders gathered at a desolate plain beneath a rift valley to create something unprecedented: a national assembly with no king. This episode traces the founding of the Alþingi, the world
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Iceland's First Female President: Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
lau. 8. ágú. 2026, 15:21 · 10:13
In 1980, Iceland became the first country in the world to elect a woman as head of state. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, a divorced single mother and theatre director, won the presidency in a three-way race—a
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Iceland's 1783-84 Famine: The Haze That Killed a Fifth of the Nation
fös. 7. ágú. 2026, 15:22 · 8:17
In 1783, a volcanic fissure in Iceland's southeast unleashed an eruption that would change the island forever. For eight months, the Laki fissure pumped out lava, ash, and a toxic haze of sulphur diox
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Iceland's Iron Age: The Viking Age Settlement and Its Lasting Legacy
fim. 6. ágú. 2026, 15:22 · 8:32
In this episode, Lucas and Luna look back at the Viking Age settlement of Iceland, exploring how the island's unique geography shaped its history. They discuss the first Norse settlers like Ingólfur A
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The Great Famine: Iceland's Volcanic Winter of 1783
mið. 5. ágú. 2026, 15:30 · 6:12
In 1783, a volcanic fissure eruption in southern Iceland triggered a catastrophic famine known as the Móðuharðindin — the Mist Hardships. This episode explores the Laki eruption's devastating effects
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Iceland's One-Eyed God: Óðinn's Cult in the Land of Ice
þri. 4. ágú. 2026, 15:10 · 8:37
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the worship of Óðinn in medieval Iceland, from the Viking Age to the edge of Christianity. They trace how the one-eyed god of poetry, war, and the dead was brou
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Iceland's Black Death: 1402 Plague That Halved a Nation
mán. 3. ágú. 2026, 15:08 · 7:20
In 1402, the Black Death reached Iceland for the first time, carried by a ship from England. Over the next two years, the plague swept through the island's scattered farmsteads, killing perhaps half t
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Iceland's Elves: Huldufólk Belief and Modern Nation
sun. 2. ágú. 2026, 15:07 · 9:07
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the hidden folk of Iceland — the huldufólk, or elves — and how belief in them has shaped Icelandic identity from the settlement era to the present day. They dis
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Iceland's Great Famine: The Volcanic Winter of 1783
lau. 1. ágú. 2026, 17:12 · 8:31
In 1783, the Laki fissure eruption in Iceland triggered a catastrophic environmental crisis. For eight months, lava fountains and poisonous gases reshaped the landscape, while a haze spread across Eur
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The Icelandic Language: How a Volcanic Island Preserved a Medieval Tongue
fim. 30. júl. 2026, 15:15 · 8:22
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Iceland's isolation and powerful literary tradition preserved Old Norse almost unchanged for a thousand years. Learn about the 19th-century purist movement
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Iceland's 1918 Sovereignty: The Kingdom That Almost Was
fim. 30. júl. 2026, 02:06 · 6:26
In 1918, Iceland took a major step toward independence by becoming a sovereign kingdom in personal union with Denmark. This episode unpacks the Act of Union (Sambandslögin) that gave Iceland its own f
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The Yule Lads and Gryla: Iceland's Unique Christmas Folklore
mið. 29. júl. 2026, 15:14 · 5:30
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the bizarre and charming world of Iceland's Christmas folklore: the 13 Yule Lads (Jólasveinar), their ogre mother Grýla, her third husband Leppalúði, and the
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Jørgen Jørgensen: The Man Who Declared Himself King of Iceland
mið. 29. júl. 2026, 01:57 · 3:43
In 1809, a Danish-born British adventurer named Jørgen Jørgensen sailed into Reykjavík, arrested the Danish governor, and declared himself 'Protector' of a newly independent Iceland. For two months, h
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Iceland's Danish Trade Monopoly: Two Centuries of Isolation
þri. 28. júl. 2026, 14:48 · 6:30
For over 250 years, from 1602 to 1854, Iceland was locked in a Danish trade monopoly that strangled its economy and shaped its society. Lucas and Luna explore the origins under King Christian IV, the
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The Laki Eruption of 1783: Iceland's Deadliest Volcanic Disaster
þri. 28. júl. 2026, 02:06 · 8:39
In the summer of 1783, a 27-kilometer volcanic fissure tore open in southern Iceland, unleashing the largest lava eruption in recorded history. Over eight months, the Laki eruption poured out immense
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Iceland's Cod Wars: How a Small Nation Took on the British Empire
mán. 27. júl. 2026, 15:51 · 6:53
In the 20th century, Iceland leveraged its isolated position and fierce independence to wage a series of escalating confrontations with the United Kingdom over fishing rights. Known as the Cod Wars (Þ
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The Old Covenant: Iceland's 1262 Submission to Norway
mán. 27. júl. 2026, 02:01 · 5:05
In 1262, Iceland ended its 300-year experiment with a kingless commonwealth by signing the Gamli sáttmáli, or Old Covenant, with the Norwegian crown. This episode walks through the brutal Sturlung Age
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Iceland's Sagas: Medieval Stories That Forged a Nation
sun. 26. júl. 2026, 14:28 · 6:41
While Iceland's political history is well known, its literary heritage is just as remarkable. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Sagas of the Icelanders—epic narratives written in the 13th ce
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Iceland in World War II: Occupation That Forged a Republic
sun. 26. júl. 2026, 02:07 · 8:25
In May 1940, British forces landed in Reykjavík to preempt a Nazi invasion, launching a chain of events that transformed Iceland. Within a year, the US took over occupation, building the Hvalfjörður n
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Iceland's Conversion to Christianity in 1000 AD
lau. 25. júl. 2026, 14:22 · 4:57
In the year 1000, Iceland stood on the brink of civil war over religion. Pagan chieftains and Christian missionaries clashed at the Althing, the world's oldest parliament. This episode tells the story
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Iceland's 1550 Reformation: The Beheading of Jón Arason
fös. 24. júl. 2026, 14:28 · 7:27
In 1550, Iceland's Catholic bishop Jón Arason led a last stand against the Danish Lutheran Reformation—and lost his head. This episode walks through the conflict between Arason and the Lutheran bishop
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The 1000-Year-Old Parliament at Thingvellir
fös. 24. júl. 2026, 02:01 · 7:08
In 930 AD, Viking settlers gathered at a dramatic rift valley in southwest Iceland to found one of the world's oldest parliaments. This episode explores the Althing at Thingvellir, from the Law Rock w
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Iceland's 1944 Republic: The Day Iceland Cut Its Last Ties
fim. 23. júl. 2026, 14:35 · 7:06
On June 17, 1944, at Þingvellir, Iceland declared itself a republic, formally ending its union with Denmark. This episode walks through the dramatic final years of the Danish-Icelandic union, from the
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Iceland's 1874 Constitution: The King Who Gave a Gift
fim. 23. júl. 2026, 02:12 · 7:20
In 1874, King Christian IX of Denmark visited Iceland for the first time by a Danish monarch, arriving at Thingvellir to present a new constitution that granted Iceland limited home rule. This episode
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Iceland's Book of Settlements: Landnámabók and the Making of a Nation
mið. 22. júl. 2026, 14:27 · 9:22
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Landnámabók, the medieval Icelandic manuscript that records the settlement of Iceland in the 9th and 10th centuries. They discuss how this unique document—p
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The Icelandic Commonwealth: How a Nation Governed Itself Without a King
mið. 22. júl. 2026, 02:12 · 10:16
Long before Iceland fell under Norwegian or Danish rule, the country operated a unique political system — the Icelandic Commonwealth. For more than three centuries, from 930 to 1262, Iceland was a sta
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Iceland's 1627 Turkish Abductions: Barbary Pirates in the North Atlantic
þri. 21. júl. 2026, 14:34 · 6:00
In the summer of 1627, Barbary corsairs from Algiers sailed thousands of miles north to raid the coast of Iceland, capturing nearly 400 people and selling them into slavery in North Africa. This episo
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Iceland's 1845 Althing Restoration: A Parliament Reborn
þri. 21. júl. 2026, 02:01 · 9:22
When the Althing was dissolved in 1800, Iceland lost its ancient parliament — the one that had met at Þingvellir since 930. For decades, the country was governed from Copenhagen with little local say.
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Iceland's 1909 Suffrage Movement: Women Demand the Vote
mán. 20. júl. 2026, 14:28 · 7:21
In 1909, an Icelandic woman named Bríet Bjarnhéðinsdóttir stood before Alþingi and demanded the vote for women. This episode explores the early women's rights movement in Iceland, from the founding of
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Iceland's 1936 Football Miracle: When Miners Beat the World
mán. 20. júl. 2026, 02:02 · 5:48
In 1936, a ragtag team of Icelandic miners, dockworkers, and farmers traveled to the Berlin Olympics and stunned the football world by holding the mighty German national team to a 1-1 draw. This episo
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Iceland's 17th-Century Witch Hunts: The Burning of Jón Rögnvaldsson
sun. 19. júl. 2026, 13:55 · 7:21
In the 17th century, Iceland experienced a wave of witch hunts that targeted mostly men, unlike the rest of Europe. This episode explores the case of Jón Rögnvaldsson, a farmer from the Westfjords who
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The 1662 Witch Hunts: Iceland's Darkest Prosecutions
sun. 19. júl. 2026, 01:50 · 8:40
When we think of witch hunts, Salem or Continental Europe come to mind—not Iceland. Yet in the 17th century, Iceland prosecuted over 120 people for witchcraft, with 21 executed. This episode explores
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The Black Death in Iceland: Plague That Remade a Society
lau. 18. júl. 2026, 14:06 · 11:26
In 1402, a ship carrying a deadly cargo arrived in Iceland's Hvalfjörður. Within two years, the Black Death — known locally as the 'Great Plague' or 'Plágan mikla' — would kill somewhere between a thi
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The Settlement of Iceland: Landnám and the First Families
lau. 18. júl. 2026, 01:56 · 8:44
Before the Commonwealth, before the Alþingi, before the sagas were written — there was the Landnám, the settlement of Iceland. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the first wave of Norse settlers
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Iceland's 1800 Alþingi Dissolution: The Parliament That Wasn't
fös. 17. júl. 2026, 14:16 · 6:12
Long before Iceland's 1843 restoration of the Alþingi, the ancient parliament was unceremoniously dissolved in 1800 by Danish decree, replaced by a High Court in Reykjavík. In this episode, Lucas and
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Iceland's 1783 Laki Eruption: The Disaster That Nearly Ended a Nation
fös. 17. júl. 2026, 02:04 · 6:57
In the summer of 1783, a fissure in southern Iceland opened and kept erupting for eight months. The Laki eruption, also called Skaftáreldar, released clouds of toxic gases that killed livestock, crops
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Iceland's 1918 Sovereignty: The King Who Walked Across a River
fim. 16. júl. 2026, 14:24 · 8:35
In 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state in personal union with Denmark, and King Christian X of Denmark traveled to Þingvellir to mark the occasion. But when he reached the Hvítá River, he famously
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Iceland's 1262 Old Covenant: The End of the Commonwealth
fim. 16. júl. 2026, 01:58 · 5:51
How did the Icelandic Commonwealth, a stateless society of chieftains and farmers, end after more than three centuries? In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the collapse of the Free State through the
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Icelandic Manuscripts: The Sagas That Saved a Language
mið. 15. júl. 2026, 14:22 · 6:35
Iceland's medieval manuscripts — the vellums that carried the Sagas and the Poetic Edda through centuries of volcanic winters, plagues, and colonial neglect. How scribes like Árni Magnússon risked eve
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Iceland's 1963 Surprise Island: Surtsey Rises from the Sea
mið. 15. júl. 2026, 02:05 · 8:49
In November 1963, a volcanic eruption off Iceland's southern coast created a brand new island — Surtsey, named after the fire giant Surtr from Norse mythology. This episode follows the dramatic birth
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Iceland's 1915 Prohibition: Beer Ban and National Identity
þri. 14. júl. 2026, 14:19 · 7:41
In 1915, Iceland enacted a nationwide prohibition on alcoholic beverages, a decision rooted in temperance movements, nationalism, and a desire to assert independence from Denmark. This episode explore
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Iceland's 1972 Chess Revolution: Bobby Fischer vs the Soviet Machine
þri. 14. júl. 2026, 02:02 · 4:18
In the summer of 1972, the world's eyes turned to Reykjavík as Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky faced off in the World Chess Championship—a Cold War proxy battle that transformed Iceland's global image
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Iceland's Vinland Sagas: The Norse Discovery of America
mán. 13. júl. 2026, 14:41 · 6:39
Long before Columbus, Icelandic sagas chronicled Norse voyages to a land they called Vinland — somewhere on the coast of North America. Lucas and Luna explore the Vinland sagas (Eiríks saga rauða and
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Iceland's 1944 Republic: Breaking Ties with Denmark
mán. 13. júl. 2026, 02:11 · 6:44
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic events leading to Iceland's declaration of a republic on June 17, 1944. With Denmark occupied by Nazi Germany, Iceland seized the moment to sever t
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Iceland's 1550 Reformation: The Execution of Jón Arason
sun. 12. júl. 2026, 14:35 · 8:02
In 1550, Iceland's last Catholic bishop, Jón Arason, was executed by Lutheran Danish authorities, marking the violent climax of the Reformation in Iceland. This episode traces Arason's defiance, his r
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Iceland's 1975 Women's Strike: The Day the Nation Stopped
sun. 12. júl. 2026, 02:03 · 15:32
In 1975, Iceland's women walked off the job, refused to cook, clean, or care for children, and gathered in Reykjavík's Austurvöllur square for the largest public demonstration in the nation's history.
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Iceland's 1874 Constitution: Home Rule from Denmark
lau. 11. júl. 2026, 14:21 · 6:54
In 1874, Iceland received its first constitution from Denmark, granting limited home rule and control over its own finances. This episode explores the political maneuvering of Jón Sigurðsson, the Alth
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Iceland's 1809 Jorgen Jorgensen: The Dog-Day King
lau. 11. júl. 2026, 02:00 · 5:16
In 1809, a Danish adventurer named Jørgen Jørgensen sailed into Reykjavík, arrested the Danish governor, and declared himself 'Protector' of Iceland. His reign lasted just two months, but it exposed t
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Ice and Iron: Iceland's WWII Occupation and Strategic Awakening
fös. 10. júl. 2026, 14:37 · 9:19
When World War II erupted, Iceland found itself thrust onto the global stage. Neutral and defenseless, the island was occupied by British forces in May 1940, later relieved by American troops. This ep
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Iceland's 1909 Women's Suffrage: The Fight for the Vote
fös. 10. júl. 2026, 01:59 · 5:41
In 1909, Iceland's Althing granted voting rights to women over 25 who met property and income requirements — but it was a partial victory. This episode traces the decades-long campaign by the Icelandi
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Iceland's 1918 Sovereignty: The King Who Walked Across a River
fim. 9. júl. 2026, 14:26 · 8:47
A century ago, Iceland became a sovereign state for the first time since 1262—but the ceremony almost didn't happen. When Danish King Christian X arrived at Þingvellir on a freezing December day in 19
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Iceland's 1918 Sovereignty: The Danish King Who Walked Across a River
fim. 9. júl. 2026, 02:08 · 6:53
In 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state under a personal union with Denmark — a huge step toward full independence in 1944. But the day the Danish king, Christian X, arrived in Reykjavík to hand ove
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Iceland's 1809 Jørgen Jørgensen: The Dog-Day King Who Took Reykjavik
mið. 8. júl. 2026, 14:27 · 6:08
In 1809, a Danish adventurer named Jørgen Jørgensen—fresh from a whaling voyage and a stint as a British prisoner—sailed into Reykjavik and, in a matter of days, arrested the Danish governor, declared
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Iceland's 1830 Alþingi Repeal: A Parliament Restored
mið. 8. júl. 2026, 01:59 · 5:49
In 1830, Iceland's Alþingi, the world's oldest parliament, was restored after being abolished in 1800. But why was it dissolved in the first place, and what did its revival mean? Lucas and Luna explor
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The 1614 Burning of Háls: Iceland's Bloodiest Feud
þri. 7. júl. 2026, 14:26 · 6:23
In the winter of 1614, a blood feud erupted in Iceland's remote Skagafjörður region that would become one of the most infamous acts of violence in the island's history. This episode tells the story of
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The Snow-Shoe Priest: Iceland's 18th-Century Mountain Rescuer
þri. 7. júl. 2026, 02:03 · 7:46
In the harsh winter of 1793, a Lutheran priest named Jón Þorkelsson set out from his remote parish in the Westfjords to save stranded travelers, crossing snow-choked passes on wooden snowshoes of his
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Iceland's Great Famine: The Móðuharðindin After Laki
mán. 6. júl. 2026, 14:28 · 7:44
In 1783, Iceland's Laki eruption darkened skies across the Northern Hemisphere. But the real catastrophe came after—the Móðuharðindin, a famine that killed a fifth of Iceland's population. This episod
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The 1627 Barbary Slave Raid on Iceland
mán. 6. júl. 2026, 02:05 · 8:53
In June 1627, Barbary corsairs from Algiers descended on the coast of Iceland, capturing an estimated 400 people from the Westman Islands and the southeast. This episode tells the story of the raid it
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Iceland's 1783 Laki Eruption: The Year the Sun Turned Blue
sun. 5. júl. 2026, 14:13 · 6:04
In 1783, Iceland's Laki fissure erupted, unleashing a massive flood of lava and toxic gases that killed 75% of the island's livestock and a fifth of its human population. But the catastrophe didn't st
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Iceland's Stöng and the Lost Farmsteads of Þjórsárdalur
sun. 5. júl. 2026, 02:03 · 8:47
Under the ash of the 1104 Hekla eruption, the valley of Þjórsárdalur preserved a frozen moment from Iceland's Viking Age. The farmstead of Stöng, buried in a sudden blast, was excavated in the 1930s a
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Iceland's 1238 Battle of Örlygsstaðir: Sturlung Age Bloodbath
lau. 4. júl. 2026, 14:51 · 7:59
In 1238, Iceland's Free State erupted in the bloodiest battle ever fought on the island. At Örlygsstaðir in Skagafjörður, two chieftain coalitions clashed in a brutal confrontation that left over 50 m
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Iceland's Knattleikur: The Viking Ball Game That Shaped Warriors
lau. 4. júl. 2026, 01:54 · 6:34
Long before Iceland's Althing debated laws, young men played knattleikur—a brutal, fast-paced ball game that was part sport, part training ground for the feuds that defined the Free State. In this epi
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Iceland's Free State: How a Remote Island Forged Europe's Oldest Parliament
fös. 3. júl. 2026, 14:45 · 7:37
Long before Althing became a tourist attraction at Þingvellir, it was the beating heart of Iceland's Commonwealth — a unique experiment in self-governance that lasted three centuries. In this episode,
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The Medieval Icelandic Althing: Law, Feuds, and the End of the Free State
fös. 3. júl. 2026, 02:11 · 9:06
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the Althing, Iceland's remarkable medieval assembly, and trace its rise from a Viking-age gathering at Þingvellir to its transformation under Norwegian rule aft
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Iceland's 1918 Danish-Icelandic Act of Union and the Path to Full Independence
fim. 2. júl. 2026, 14:34 · 6:37
In 1918, after centuries of foreign rule, Iceland signed the Danish-Icelandic Act of Union — a crucial step that established Iceland as a sovereign state in personal union with Denmark. But this new s
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Iceland's 1550 Reformation: Bishop Jón Arason's Last Stand
fim. 2. júl. 2026, 02:21 · 6:22
In 1550, Iceland's Catholic Bishop Jón Arason led a desperate revolt against the Danish-imposed Lutheran Reformation. This episode follows his dramatic capture and execution after the Battle of Sauðaf
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Iceland's 1262 Gamli Sáttmáli: How Norway Erased a Free State
mið. 1. júl. 2026, 14:42 · 6:36
In 1262, Iceland's Commonwealth ended not with a battle, but with a treaty: the Gamli Sáttmáli, or Old Covenant. This episode dives into the three years of negotiation, the key players like Gizurr Þor
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Iceland's 1973 Heimaey Eruption: A Town Fights Fire with Water
mið. 1. júl. 2026, 01:57 · 5:15
In January 1973, a volcanic fissure ripped open on the island of Heimaey, burying part of the town of Vestmannaeyjar under lava and ash. This episode tells the story of the eruption that threatened Ic
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Icelandic Mountain Farmers: The Highland Settlers Who Defied Isolation
þri. 30. jún. 2026, 14:25 · 7:39
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the hidden history of Iceland's mountain farmers, the highland settlers who carved out a living in the remote interior from the Settlement Era onward. Drawing o
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Iceland's 1874 Constitution: A Colony's First Step Home
þri. 30. jún. 2026, 01:59 · 5:20
In 1874, Iceland received its first constitution from Denmark, a pivotal moment on the island's slow road to sovereignty. This episode explores the political maneuvering in Copenhagen and Reykjavík th
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Icelandic Whisky: The Scandal That Blocked a Distillery
mán. 29. jún. 2026, 14:40 · 7:42
In 2019, Iceland's first whisky distillery in over a century, Eimverk, finally released its flagship single malt — but only after a bizarre legal battle with the Icelandic state over the very definiti
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Iceland's Mývatn Fire: The 1975 Krákárhlaup and the Birth of Krafla
mán. 29. jún. 2026, 01:59 · 7:46
In 1975, the Krafla volcanic system in northeast Iceland awakened with the Krákárhlaup fissure eruption, the first of nine episodes over nine years that reshaped the landscape around Lake Mývatn. This
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Iceland's 1909 Reykjavik Fire and the Birth of Firefighting
sun. 28. jún. 2026, 14:29 · 4:51
In 1909, a devastating fire swept through Reykjavik's old wooden buildings, exposing Iceland's vulnerability to urban fire. This episode explores the Great Fire of Reykjavik, the city's first fire eng
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Iceland's 1972 Fischer World Chess Championship
sun. 28. jún. 2026, 01:59 · 7:43
In the summer of 1972, Reykjavík became the center of the chess world as Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky faced off in a Cold War showdown. Iceland, a tiny island nation with no grandmaster tradition,
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Iceland's 1809 Jørgen Jørgensen Revolution: The Dog Days
lau. 27. jún. 2026, 14:09 · 5:03
In 1809, a Danish adventurer named Jørgen Jørgensen sailed into Icelandic waters, arrested the governor, declared himself protector of the island, and ruled for two months. This episode tells the stra
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Iceland's 1800 Althing Abolition: A Colony Stripped of Voice
lau. 27. jún. 2026, 01:54 · 7:05
When the Althing, the world's oldest surviving parliament, was summarily dissolved in 1800, Iceland entered its darkest colonial era. This episode follows the Danish Crown's calculated move to central
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Iceland's 1975 Women's Strike: The Day a Nation Stopped
fös. 26. jún. 2026, 14:20 · 14:23
On October 24, 1975, 90% of Iceland's women walked off the job, refusing to work, cook, or care for children. The 'Women's Day Off' (Kvennafrídagurinn) paralyzed the nation and became a watershed mome
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Iceland's Volcanic Legacy: Eldgjá and the Impact on Medieval Iceland
fös. 26. jún. 2026, 01:58 · 8:13
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the massive Eldgjá eruption of 939 AD, one of the largest volcanic events in recorded history. They discuss how the eruption's global
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Iceland's 1918 Sovereignty: The Danish-Icelandic Act of Union
fim. 25. jún. 2026, 14:12 · 9:05
On December 1, 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state in personal union with Denmark. This episode traces the long path to sovereignty—from the 1874 constitution granting home rule, through the negoti
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Iceland's Mountain Farmers: The Highland Settlers Who Defied Isolation
fim. 25. jún. 2026, 01:58 · 6:08
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the forgotten world of Iceland's highland farmers — the hardy souls who lived year-round in the inhospitable interior, far from the coastal settlements. They di
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Iceland's 17th-Century Witch Hunts: Magic, Misogyny, and Execution
mið. 24. jún. 2026, 14:26 · 7:06
Long before the more famous witch trials of Salem or Scotland, Iceland saw its own wave of persecution in the 17th century. While most of Europe burned thousands, Iceland's hunts were smaller, later,
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Iceland's 1627 Turkish Abductions: Barbary Pirates in the North Atlantic
mið. 24. jún. 2026, 01:52 · 6:46
In the summer of 1627, Barbary corsairs from Algiers and Salé raided the coasts of Iceland, killing dozens and dragging hundreds into slavery. This episode explores the raid on Grindavík and the large
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Iceland's 1783 Laki Eruption: The Disaster That Nearly Ended a Nation
þri. 23. jún. 2026, 14:17 · 9:59
In 1783, the Laki fissure in Iceland began an eight-month eruption that would become one of the deadliest volcanic events in history. Lucas and Luna explore how Skaftáreldar (the Skaftá fires) release
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Iceland's Surtshellir: The Saga of a Lava Cave Outlaw
þri. 23. jún. 2026, 01:56 · 7:09
In this episode, Lucas and Luna venture into the dark history of Surtshellir, Iceland's longest lava cave. From its naming after the fire giant Surtr in the Prose Edda to its use as a hideout for outl
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Iceland's Snow-Shoed Vikings: The Útilegumenn Outlaw Legacy
mán. 22. jún. 2026, 14:13 · 8:34
Before Iceland had a police force, before the Althing codified law, there were the útilegumenn — the outlaws who survived in the highlands, snow-shoes on their feet, beyond the reach of any goði. This
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Iceland's Black Death: The Plague That Reshaped a Nation
mán. 22. jún. 2026, 01:44 · 5:02
In the early 15th century, Iceland was struck by the Black Death, a catastrophe that arrived later than in mainland Europe but hit with devastating force. This episode explores how the plague, known l
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Iceland's 1262 Old Covenant: The End of the Free State
sun. 21. jún. 2026, 14:03 · 7:31
In 1262, Iceland's autonomy ended not with a bang but with a treaty: the Gamli sáttmáli, or Old Covenant. This episode unpacks the political and social forces that led the Icelandic goðar to swear fea
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Iceland's 1550 Reformation Bloodbath: Jón Arason's Stand
sun. 21. jún. 2026, 01:49 · 4:42
In this episode, Lucas and Luna revisit the brutal clash that defined Iceland's Lutheran Reformation — the 1550 execution of Catholic bishop Jón Arason. They explore how King Christian III of Denmark
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Iceland's 1550 Reformation Bloodbath
lau. 20. jún. 2026, 14:07 · 7:10
In 1550, Iceland's Catholic bishop Jón Arason was beheaded without trial, ending centuries of religious tradition and cementing Lutheran control. This episode explores the dramatic final stand of Icel
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Iceland's Grágás Laws: The Medieval Legal Code That Shaped a Commonwealth
lau. 20. jún. 2026, 01:52 · 8:46
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Grágás, the medieval law code of the Icelandic Commonwealth. They discuss how these laws governed everything from blood feuds to property disputes, the role
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Iceland's Medieval Law Speaker: The Lögsögumaður
fös. 19. jún. 2026, 13:59 · 6:50
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of the Lögsögumaður, Iceland's unique law speaker who memorized and recited the entire legal code at the Althing. They discuss the origins of the offic
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Iceland's Cod Wars and the Birth of the 200-Mile Limit
fös. 19. jún. 2026, 01:42 · 8:47
In the 1950s, Iceland was a poor island nation rebuilding after centuries of foreign rule. Its only major resource was the rich fishing grounds around its shores. When British trawlers began overfishi
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Iceland's Book of Law: The Grágás and Medieval Justice
fim. 18. jún. 2026, 14:05 · 8:20
Long before Iceland had a constitution, it had the Grágás — a sprawling legal code that governed the Icelandic Commonwealth for over 300 years. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how this intrica
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Iceland's Saga Literature: The Medieval Masterpieces
fim. 18. jún. 2026, 01:38 · 7:42
Iceland's medieval sagas are some of the most remarkable literary works of the Middle Ages — family feuds, Viking voyages, supernatural encounters, all written in a terse, powerful style unlike anythi
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Iceland's Smoky Bay: The Founding of Reykjavík
mið. 17. jún. 2026, 13:54 · 5:17
How did Reykjavík, a name meaning 'Smoky Bay', become Iceland's capital? In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the city's origins from the first settler Ingólfr Arnarson through its unlikely rise from
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Iceland's Book of Settlements: Landnámabók and the Making of a Nation
mið. 17. jún. 2026, 01:41 · 8:43
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Landnámabók, the medieval Icelandic manuscript that records the names, genealogies, and land claims of the island's first settlers. Written in the 12th and
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Einar the Saga Hero: Fact vs Fiction in Hrafnkels Saga
þri. 16. jún. 2026, 14:05 · 6:41
Lucas and Luna explore one of Iceland's most famous sagas, Hrafnkels saga Freysgoða, and the scholarly debate over its historicity. They discuss the traditional view that it preserves oral traditions
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Iceland's Free State Collapse: The Old Covenant of 1262
þri. 16. jún. 2026, 01:38 · 8:13
In 1262, Iceland's 300-year-old Commonwealth ended when chieftains swore fealty to the Norwegian crown under the Gamli sáttmáli, or Old Covenant. This episode traces the final decades of the Free Stat
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Iceland's Potato: How a Tuber Transformed a Nation
mán. 15. jún. 2026, 14:06 · 6:04
In episode 100 of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore how a humble tuber from the Andes reshaped the island's fate. Iceland was one of the last places in Europe to adopt the potato, and for
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Iceland's Viking-Age Longhouses: Life Under One Roof
mán. 15. jún. 2026, 01:49 · 9:55
Long before Iceland's turf churches and saga manuscripts, there were the longhouses — the communal halls where Viking-age families ate, slept, worked, and held court. In this episode, Lucas and Luna s
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Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull: The 2010 Eruption That Stopped the World
sun. 14. jún. 2026, 13:47 · 7:04
In 2010, a relatively obscure Icelandic volcano with an unpronounceable name grounded over 100,000 flights and stranded millions of passengers worldwide. But Eyjafjallajökull's eruption was far more t
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Iceland's Elves: Huldufólk and the Hidden People
sun. 14. jún. 2026, 01:44 · 8:11
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the enduring belief in huldufólk — the hidden people or elves — that has shaped Icelandic culture from the Settlement to the modern er
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Iceland's Conversion to Christianity: Blood, Law, and a Compromise
lau. 13. jún. 2026, 14:36 · 6:56
How did Iceland, fiercely pagan and proudly independent, become Christian in the year 1000 without a single martyr? This episode tells the story of the conversion — not as a simple religious shift, bu
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The Settlement of Iceland: Landnám and the First Farmers
lau. 13. jún. 2026, 01:39 · 8:35
Before the Althing, before the sagas, before the Commonwealth — Iceland was an empty land, waiting. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the first decades of Iceland's settlement: who came, why the
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Iceland's Hrafnkel: The Saga of a Godi and the Ethics of Power
fös. 12. jún. 2026, 17:39 · 9:29
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore one of Iceland's most famous medieval sagas: Hrafnkels saga Freysgoða. Set in the late 10th century, it tells the story of Hrafnkel, a powerful goði (chieftain)
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Iceland's Witch Hunts: The Burning of Jón Rögnvaldsson
fös. 12. jún. 2026, 14:01 · 7:37
In the 17th century, Iceland experienced a dark chapter of witch hunts that consumed dozens of lives, mostly men accused of magic and sorcery. This episode focuses on one of the most infamous cases: J
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The Skaftáreldar: When Iceland's Laki Eruption Changed the World
fös. 12. jún. 2026, 01:48 · 4:33
In 1783, Iceland experienced the largest lava flow in recorded history—the Skaftáreldar, or Laki eruption. Over eight months, fissures opened across the south, spewing poison gas that killed livestock
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Iceland's Great Famine: Móðuharðindin and the Laki Eruption
fim. 11. jún. 2026, 14:07 · 7:40
In 1783, Iceland experienced one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in human history. The Laki fissure erupted for eight months, spewing toxic gases that killed crops, livestock, and ultimately a fif
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Iceland's Volcanoes: How Hekla and Laki Shaped a Nation
fim. 11. jún. 2026, 01:47 · 6:38
Iceland is a land shaped by fire and ice, and volcanoes have played a central role in its history—from the medieval terror of Hekla, believed to be the entrance to Hell, to the catastrophic Laki erupt
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The Icelandic Commonwealth's Last War: The Battle of Örlygsstaðir
mið. 10. jún. 2026, 13:57 · 6:09
In 1238, the Battle of Örlygsstaðir shattered the Icelandic Commonwealth and ended the Sturlung Age. Lucas and Luna explore the conflict's causes: goðar power struggles, the ambitions of Sturla Sighva
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The Black Death in Iceland: Plague, Isolation, and Survival
mið. 10. jún. 2026, 01:39 · 7:07
When the Black Death reached Iceland in 1402, it found a population already vulnerable after centuries of isolation. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the plague—known as the Mikli plága—arr
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Iceland's Althing: Women, Witchcraft, and Execution
þri. 9. jún. 2026, 15:24 · 6:30
This episode of Fexingo History dives into a dark chapter of Iceland's past: the witch hunts of the 17th century. While the Althing had long been a symbol of law and governance, it also presided over
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Iceland's Grindadráp: A Whaling Tradition in the Modern World
þri. 9. jún. 2026, 01:34 · 11:33
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the centuries-old tradition of grindadráp, or pilot whale hunting, in the Faroe Islands and its controversial place in the modern world. They discuss the histor
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Iceland's Grindadráp: A Whaling Tradition in the Modern World
mán. 8. jún. 2026, 13:46 · 5:35
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the history and controversy of grindadráp, the Faroese pilot whale hunt that has been practiced for centuries. From its origins in the Viking Age to its role in
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Iceland's Cod Wars: How a Small Nation Fought Britain for the Sea
mán. 8. jún. 2026, 01:35 · 8:35
In the 1950s, Iceland—a tiny island nation with no military—took on the world's most powerful navy in a series of confrontations over fishing rights. The Cod Wars, spanning from 1958 to 1976, saw Icel
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Iceland's Goðar: Chieftains Who Ruled the Commonwealth
sun. 7. jún. 2026, 13:45 · 6:31
Before Iceland had kings or governors, it was governed by a class of chieftains called goðar. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the goðar system worked—how chieftains combined religious, leg
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Eiríkur the Priest: Iceland's Forgotten Saga-Writer
sun. 7. jún. 2026, 01:41 · 7:54
We all know the great sagas — Njáls, Egils, Laxdæla — but who wrote them? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the mysterious figure of Eiríkur the Priest, a 13th-century scribe and likely author o
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Iceland's Book Trade: How Print Saved a Dying Language
lau. 6. jún. 2026, 13:50 · 6:52
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal role of the printing press in preserving the Icelandic language and identity during centuries of Danish rule. They focus on the first printer to arr
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Iceland's Book of Law: Grágás and the Viking Legal System
lau. 6. jún. 2026, 01:39 · 5:43
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Grágás, the medieval law code of the Icelandic Commonwealth. They discuss how this collection of laws, written in the 12th century, governed everything from
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Iceland's Medieval Manuscripts: The Saga Age and Cultural Survival
fös. 5. jún. 2026, 13:47 · 6:18
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the world of Iceland's medieval manuscripts, exploring how the sagas were written down, preserved, and became central to Icelandic identity. They discuss key
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Iceland's Sturlung Age: Civil War and the End of the Commonwealth
fös. 5. jún. 2026, 01:40 · 5:51
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Sturlung Age, a brutal 60-year period of civil war that tore apart the Icelandic Commonwealth in the 13th century. They focus on the rise and fall of Sturla
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Iceland's Althing: The World's Oldest Surviving Parliament
fim. 4. jún. 2026, 13:48 · 7:31
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable story of Iceland's Althing, the world's oldest surviving parliament. Founded at Þingvellir in 930 AD, the Althing was not just
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Iceland's Book of Settlement: Landnámabók and the Shaping of a Nation
fim. 4. jún. 2026, 01:41 · 10:19
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Landnámabók, Iceland's medieval Book of Settlement, which meticulously records the names, lineages, and land claims of the first Viking settlers. They discu
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Iceland's Althing: The World's Oldest Parliament and Its Legacy
mið. 3. jún. 2026, 13:47 · 8:06
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable history of the Althing, Iceland's national parliament and one of the oldest continuous legislatures in the world. They begin at its founding in 9
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Iceland's Christian Conversion: Blood, Law, and the Althing
mið. 3. jún. 2026, 01:28 · 6:42
In the year 1000, Iceland's Althing faced a crisis that threatened to tear the young commonwealth apart: the spread of Christianity had created a bitter divide between pagan chieftains and new believe
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Iceland's Free Trade Revolution: How the Danish Monopoly Ended
þri. 2. jún. 2026, 13:45 · 6:04
In 1855, Iceland broke free from a Danish trade monopoly that had strangled its economy for centuries. This episode follows the story of the trade liberalization laws and the figures who pushed for re
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The Black Death in Iceland: Plague, Isolation, and Survival
þri. 2. jún. 2026, 01:34 · 6:53
In 1402, a ship from England docked in Hvalfjörður carrying not just trade goods but something far deadlier: the Black Death. Over the next two years, plague swept through Iceland, reducing the popula
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Iceland's Landnám: The Viking Settlement of a New World
mán. 1. jún. 2026, 13:45 · 8:07
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Iceland's Landnám—the Viking Age settlement of the island. They discuss the first permanent settler, Ingólfr Arnarson, and the legendary story of his high-seat
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Iceland's Great Sheep Plague: The Rýfur That Changed Farming
mán. 1. jún. 2026, 01:28 · 8:45
In 1933, a mysterious disease ravaged Iceland's sheep population, killing off a third of the national flock and triggering a cascade of economic, social, and environmental changes. Lucas and Luna expl
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Iceland's Volcanoes: How Fire Shaped a Nation's History
sun. 31. maí 2026, 13:34 · 5:19
Iceland is a land forged by fire — its history, culture, and identity are inseparable from the volcanoes that have shaped its landscape and destiny. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how eruptio
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Iceland's Great Famine: The Móðuharðindin and Its Aftermath
sun. 31. maí 2026, 01:22 · 7:18
In the 1780s, Iceland was struck by one of the deadliest environmental disasters in European history — the Móðuharðindin, or 'Mist Hardships,' triggered by the Laki volcanic eruption of 1783-84. This
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Einar Benediktsson's Patria: Iceland's Colonial Ambition in Greenland
lau. 30. maí 2026, 13:34 · 6:45
In 1919, the Icelandic poet and nationalist Einar Benediktsson purchased a tract of land in Greenland, aiming to establish an Icelandic colony called Patria. This episode explores the forgotten story
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Einar Benediktsson: The Poet Who Dreamed of an Icelandic Empire
lau. 30. maí 2026, 01:21 · 6:44
In the early 20th century, as Iceland pushed toward independence, one man dreamed bigger than anyone else: Einar Benediktsson, a poet, lawyer, and entrepreneur who imagined Iceland as a colonial power
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Iceland's Colonial Era: The Gamli sáttmáli and Danish Rule
fös. 29. maí 2026, 13:45 · 7:50
In 1262, Iceland traded its independence for stability, signing the Gamli sáttmáli — the Old Covenant — that brought the island under Norwegian, and later Danish, rule. This episode traces how that si
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Iceland's Whaling: A History from Basque to Modern Times
fös. 29. maí 2026, 01:33 · 6:11
Whaling has shaped Iceland's economy and identity for centuries. From Basque whalers arriving in the 17th century to the modern commercial fleet and international controversy, this episode traces the
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Skaftafell: Iceland's Post-Volcanic Renaissance
fim. 28. maí 2026, 14:23 · 8:14
After the catastrophic Laki eruption of 1783-1784 that killed a fifth of Iceland's population, the nation faced a slow and painful recovery. This episode explores how Icelanders rebuilt their society
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Iceland's Cod Wars: How a Small Nation Defeated the UK Navy
fim. 28. maí 2026, 01:27 · 6:58
In the 1950s through the 1970s, Iceland, a tiny island nation with no military, took on the Royal Navy in a series of confrontations over fishing rights that became known as the Cod Wars. This episode
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Iceland's Witch Hunts: The Burning of Jón Rögnvaldsson
mið. 27. maí 2026, 13:53 · 7:51
In the 17th century, while the rest of Europe was winding down its witch trials, Iceland ignited its own. This episode tells the story of Jón Rögnvaldsson, a farmer from the Westfjords who was burned
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Jónas Hallgrímsson and the Forging of Icelandic Romantic Nationalism
mið. 27. maí 2026, 01:26 · 8:52
In the mid-19th century, Iceland was a Danish dependency with a moribund economy and a language under pressure. Enter Jónas Hallgrímsson, a poet, scientist, and editor who ignited a cultural renaissan
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Iceland's Elves: Huldufólk and the Hidden Folklore of a Nation
þri. 26. maí 2026, 13:55 · 10:38
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the deep-rooted belief in huldufólk — the 'hidden people' or elves — that has persisted in Iceland from the Settlement Age to the 21st
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Iceland's World War II Transformation: From Isolation to Independence
þri. 26. maí 2026, 01:31 · 3:53
When British forces landed in Reykjavík on May 10, 1940, Iceland was a poor, neutral Danish territory. The occupation—later taken over by the US—transformed the country almost overnight. The Keflavík
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The Icelandic Language: From Viking Tongue to Modern Identity
mán. 25. maí 2026, 13:45 · 7:21
This episode explores how the Icelandic language became one of the most remarkable linguistic survivors in Europe. Lucas and Luna trace its journey from the Old Norse spoken by the first settlers to t
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Snorri Sturluson: The Man Who Shaped Iceland's Soul
mán. 25. maí 2026, 01:25 · 6:18
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Snorri Sturluson, the 13th-century poet, historian, and chieftain whose work preserved Norse mythology and Icelandic sagas for posterity.
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The Danish Trade Monopoly: Iceland's Economic Stranglehold
sun. 24. maí 2026, 13:32 · 8:25
For centuries, Iceland was bound by a Danish trade monopoly that dictated every aspect of economic life. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the monopoly shaped Icelandic society, from the ris
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Iceland's Althing: The World's Oldest Parliament in the Viking Age
sun. 24. maí 2026, 01:22 · 7:16
In 930 AD, Viking settlers in Iceland established the Althing, an annual assembly at Thingvellir that became the world's oldest continuous parliament. This episode explores how the Althing functioned
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Iceland's Conversion to Christianity: A Bloodless Gamble at the Althing
lau. 23. maí 2026, 13:40 · 9:43
How did Iceland become Christian without a civil war? In the year 1000, the island stood at a crossroads: pagan chieftains and Christian converts faced off at the Althing, the world's oldest parliamen
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Reykjavik's First Urban Plan: How a Danish Monopoly Built Iceland's Capital
lau. 23. maí 2026, 01:23 · 3:38
In the 18th century, Reykjavik was little more than a few scattered farmsteads. Then a Danish trading monopoly, the Royal Icelandic Company, built a small town around a single street — Adalstraeti, st
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Iceland's Book Trade: How Printing Shaped a Nation
mið. 20. maí 2026, 13:25 · 6:50
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fascinating history of printing in Iceland, from the arrival of the first printing press in the 16th century to the explosive growth of literacy and book cu
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The Black Death in Iceland: Plague That Reshaped a Nation
mið. 20. maí 2026, 01:10 · 5:18
In 1402, the Black Death reached Iceland's shores, carried by a single English ship. Over the next two years, the plague known as 'Svarti dauði' killed perhaps half the population, collapsing the chie
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Iceland's Saga Literature: Medieval Masterpieces
þri. 19. maí 2026, 13:35 · 5:19
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the world of Icelandic saga literature, the medieval prose narratives that preserve the island's Viking Age history, family feuds, and
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Iceland's Book of Settlements: Landnámabók and the Shaping of a Nation
þri. 19. maí 2026, 01:20 · 7:26
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the medieval manuscript Landnámabók, or the Book of Settlements, which chronicles the initial settlement of Iceland in the 9th and 10t
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Brennisteinsalda: Iceland's Sulfur Trade and Power
mán. 18. maí 2026, 13:38 · 5:03
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the little-known story of Iceland's sulfur mining boom in the 17th and 18th centuries. They trace how the Danish crown, desperate for
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Iceland's Smuggler King: The Rise and Fall of Jón Jónsson
mán. 18. maí 2026, 01:12 · 6:10
In the 19th century, while Iceland struggled under a Danish trade monopoly, one man carved a path of defiance across the North Atlantic. Jón Jónsson, known as 'Smuggler King,' built a vast network of
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The Hallgrímur Pétursson Who Wrote Iceland's Heart
sun. 17. maí 2026, 13:29 · 6:16
In 17th-century Iceland, a young man returned from a disastrous education in Copenhagen—only to become the nation's most cherished poet. This is the story of Hallgrímur Pétursson, the Lutheran pastor
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The Icelandic Commonwealth: Law, Feuds, and the Road to Submission
sun. 17. maí 2026, 01:05 · 7:12
Before Iceland fell under Norwegian and later Danish rule, it operated as a unique medieval commonwealth for over 300 years. This episode explores the intricate legal and social system that held this
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Iceland's Eruption That Darkened the World: Laki 1783
lau. 16. maí 2026, 13:01 · 6:13
In 1783, Iceland's Laki volcanic fissure erupted for eight months, unleashing a cataclysm that killed 20% of Iceland's population and altered global weather. This episode follows the devastating Laki
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Iceland's Great Famine: The Mist Hardships That Devastated a Nation
fös. 15. maí 2026, 16:45 · 4:57
In the late 18th century, Iceland was struck by a series of catastrophic volcanic eruptions known as the Móðuharðindin, or 'Mist Hardships,' that killed a quarter of the population and nearly wiped ou
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Leif Erikson: Iceland's Son Who Found America
fös. 15. maí 2026, 12:15 · 5:46
Long before Columbus, a young Icelander named Leif Erikson sailed west from Greenland and set foot on a shore he called Vinland. This episode traces Leif's journey from his childhood in Eiríksstaðir,
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Icelandic Emigration to North America: The New Iceland Colony
mið. 13. maí 2026, 01:02 · 5:37
In the late 19th century, economic hardship and volcanic eruptions drove thousands of Icelanders to seek a new life across the Atlantic. This episode follows the story of the New Iceland colony in Man
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Erik the Red: Iceland's Outlaw Who Found Greenland
þri. 12. maí 2026, 13:35 · 6:12
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the life of Erik the Red, the fiery-tempered explorer who fled exile in Iceland to settle Greenland. They trace his journey from the S
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Iceland's Basalt Columns: Geology, Folklore, and National Identity
þri. 12. maí 2026, 00:57 · 5:08
In Episode 38 of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the fascinating intersection of geology and folklore through Iceland's iconic basalt columns. From the Svartifoss waterfall and Reynisdr
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Iceland's Vatnajökull: The Glacier That Shapes a Nation
mán. 11. maí 2026, 13:38 · 6:15
This episode of The History of Iceland takes you beneath the ice to explore Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier by volume, and its profound influence on Icelandic history and identity. Lucas and Lun
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Iceland's Independence Struggle: Jón Sigurðsson and the 19th Century
mán. 11. maí 2026, 01:08 · 8:47
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Iceland's 19th-century independence movement, focusing on the pivotal role of Jón Sigurðsson. They discuss the Danish trade monopoly's lingering effects, the Al
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Icelandic Emigration to America: Leaving the Island for a New World
sun. 10. maí 2026, 13:22 · 5:35
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the mass emigration of Icelanders to North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They discuss the push factors—volcanic e
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Iceland's Volcanoes: The Eldgjá Eruption and Christianization
sun. 10. maí 2026, 01:12 · 6:53
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the cataclysmic Eldgjá eruption of 939 AD, one of the largest volcanic events in human history. They discuss how this massive fissure
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Iceland's Althing: The World's Oldest Parliament's Enduring Legacy
lau. 9. maí 2026, 13:26 · 5:26
Episode 32 picks up where previous episodes left off, diving into the Althing's resilience through centuries of change. Lucas and Luna explore how Iceland's parliament survived Norwegian rule, Danish
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Iceland's Althing: The World's Oldest Parliament's Enduring Legacy
lau. 9. maí 2026, 01:07 · 5:43
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable story of Iceland's Althing, the world's oldest extant parliament, founded in 930 AD at Thingvellir. They delve into its unique origins as an outd
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Iceland's Danish Monopoly: The Trade That Kept Iceland Poor
fös. 8. maí 2026, 13:25 · 5:31
This episode explores the Danish trade monopoly that controlled Iceland's economy for over two centuries, from 1602 to 1855. Lucas and Luna discuss how King Christian IV's decree forced Iceland to tra
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Iceland's Cod Wars: Fishing Rights and Sovereignty
fös. 8. maí 2026, 01:06 · 6:40
In the 20th century, Iceland fought a series of confrontations known as the Cod Wars — not with swords, but with trawlers, nets, and international law. This episode dives into the four rounds of confl
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Iceland's Black Death: The Plague That Reshaped a Nation
fim. 7. maí 2026, 13:37 · 5:25
In 1402, the Black Death finally reached Iceland's shores, arriving on an English ship. The plague, known in Icelandic as 'Svarti dauði' or 'Mikli plága,' killed between one-third and one-half of the
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Iceland's Hrafnagud: The Legend of the Raven Saint
fim. 7. maí 2026, 01:03 · 7:06
In the 16th century, Iceland faced a brutal conflict between Catholicism and Lutheranism that culminated in the execution of Bishop Jón Arason. But this episode focuses on a lesser-known figure: Hrafn
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Iceland's Witch Hunts: The Bláfjall Executions
mið. 6. maí 2026, 13:35 · 4:13
While the witch hunts of continental Europe are well-documented, Iceland's own dark chapter—the Bláfjall executions of the 17th century—remains little known. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore ho
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Iceland's Surtr: The Fire Giant Who Shaped a Nation
mið. 6. maí 2026, 01:07 · 6:28
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the enduring influence of Surtr, the fire giant from Norse mythology, on Iceland's national identity. From medieval manuscripts like the Prose Edda and the Poet
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Iceland's Conversion to Christianity: Peace, Politics, and the Althing
þri. 5. maí 2026, 13:26 · 6:55
In the year 1000, Iceland faced a crisis that could have torn the young commonwealth apart: the growing divide between pagan goðar and Christian missionaries. Lucas and Luna explore how the Althing, I
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Iceland's Sagas: The Written Voice of a Nation
þri. 5. maí 2026, 01:05 · 4:31
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rich tradition of Icelandic sagas—medieval narratives that blend history, myth, and legend. They focus on the composition of the Íslendingasögur (Sagas of I
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Iceland's Christmas Book Flood: Jolabokaflod and Literary Tradition
mán. 4. maí 2026, 13:24 · 5:24
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore Jólabókaflóðið — Iceland's unique Christmas tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve and reading them late into the night. They trac
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Iceland's Snorri Sturluson: History as Political Weapon
mán. 4. maí 2026, 00:58 · 6:12
Snorri Sturluson was Iceland's greatest medieval historian, author of the Prose Edda and Heimskringla. But he was also a chieftain and political operator who used his pen to shape his family's legacy.
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Iceland's Great Famine: The Haze That Starved a Nation
sun. 3. maí 2026, 13:16 · 5:32
In 1783, Iceland was struck by one of the most devastating environmental disasters in European history: the Laki volcanic eruption. But while Episode 6 covered the eruption's immediate terror and its
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Iceland's Jón Arason: The Last Catholic Bishop
sun. 3. maí 2026, 01:04 · 5:26
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic life and death of Jón Arason, Iceland's last Catholic bishop. Executed in 1550 for refusing to accept the Lutheran Reformation, Jón was a poet, pri
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Iceland's Medieval Law Code: Grágás and the Goose
lau. 2. maí 2026, 13:06 · 6:56
Long before the Sturlung Age tore the Commonwealth apart, Iceland governed itself through Grágás—the Grey Goose Laws. This episode dives into the quirky, brutal, and surprisingly sophisticated legal s
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Iceland's Age of Settlement and the Althing's Evolution
lau. 2. maí 2026, 01:04 · 5:26
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the transition from Iceland's Age of Settlement to the consolidation of the Althing as a political and judicial body. They discuss the role of the goðar, the es
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Iceland's Book of Icelanders: Preserving a Nation in Ink
fös. 1. maí 2026, 13:12 · 8:41
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the making of the Íslendingabók, the medieval Book of Icelanders written by the scholar-priest Ari Thorgilsson around 1125. They explore how Ari, working from
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Einar the Sarcastic and the Greenlanders' Lost Colony
fös. 1. maí 2026, 01:02 · 4:47
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the haunting mystery of the Greenland Norse settlements, which flourished for over 400 years before vanishing. They focus on the lesser-known figure of Einar So
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Iceland's Grímsey and the Arctic Circle Saga
fim. 30. apr. 2026, 13:17 · 6:03
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Iceland's relationship with the Arctic Circle through the story of Grímsey, the only Icelandic territory that lies within the Arctic Circle. They discuss the is
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Iceland's Hrafna-Flóki and the Raven Navigation Legend
fim. 30. apr. 2026, 01:06 · 6:00
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson, the Norse explorer who gave Iceland its name after a harsh winter. They discuss the raven navi
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Iceland's Book of Settlements: Landnámabók and Mythic Origins
mið. 29. apr. 2026, 13:16 · 7:35
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna dive into the Landnámabók, the medieval Icelandic manuscript that records the names, lineages, and land claims of the island's first settlers.
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Iceland's Secret Volcano: The 1783 Laki Eruption's Global Fallout
mið. 29. apr. 2026, 01:01 · 5:33
In 1783, Iceland's Laki volcano erupted for eight months, unleashing a horrific chain of events: poison gas, famine, and a death toll unmatched in modern European history. But Laki's horrors didn't st
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Iceland's Free State Constitution: A Medieval Experiment
þri. 28. apr. 2026, 13:19 · 6:06
This episode explores the unique political system of Iceland's Free State (930–1262), focusing on how a decentralized commonwealth with no executive power, no standing army, and no central ruler funct
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Iceland's Financial Collapse: The 2008 Crash and Its Aftermath
þri. 28. apr. 2026, 01:02 · 5:34
In 2008, Iceland—a remote island nation with a population of just 320,000—became the epicenter of the global financial crisis. This episode traces the astonishing rise and catastrophic fall of Iceland
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Iceland's Cod Wars: Fishing Rights and National Pride
mán. 27. apr. 2026, 13:16 · 5:49
In this episode of The History of Iceland, Lucas and Luna dive into a pivotal chapter of modern Icelandic history: the Cod Wars. These mid-20th century confrontations with Britain over fishing rights
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Iceland's WWII 'Thank You' to Britain: The Occupation That Saved the Nation
mán. 27. apr. 2026, 01:12 · 7:36
In 1940, British forces occupied Iceland to prevent a Nazi takeover, sparking a love-hate relationship that reshaped the island. This episode follows the occupation's surprising legacy: how Icelanders
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Iceland's Struggle for Independence 19th Century Nationalism
sun. 26. apr. 2026, 13:20 · 6:04
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Iceland's long road to independence from Denmark in the 19th century. They discuss key figures like Jón Sigurðsson, the role of the Althing restoration in 1845,
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Iceland's Laki Eruption: Disaster That Changed the World
sun. 26. apr. 2026, 01:00 · 5:58
In 1783, Iceland's Laki volcanic fissure erupted for eight months, unleashing a toxic haze that killed livestock, crops, and a quarter of Iceland's population. But the disaster didn't stop there. The
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Iceland's Witch Hunts: Sorcery, Scapegoats, and Social Control
lau. 25. apr. 2026, 16:53 · 6:43
When you think of witch hunts, your mind probably jumps to Salem or mainland Europe. But Iceland had its own brutal chapter, with over 120 people tried for witchcraft between 1625 and 1685, mostly men
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Iceland's Black Death: Plague, Population, and Power
lau. 25. apr. 2026, 04:17 · 7:35
In the mid-14th century, the Black Death arrived in Iceland via a single English ship, killing between a third and half of the population. This conversation traces the plague's devastating toll, the c
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Iceland's Sturlung Age: Civil War and the End of the Commonwealth
fös. 24. apr. 2026, 13:25 · 6:07
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Iceland's Sturlung Age, a dark chapter of brutal civil wars between powerful chieftain families like the Sturlungs, Ásbirnings, and Haukdælir. They discuss the
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Iceland's Conversion: Pagans, Saints, and the Althing
fös. 24. apr. 2026, 01:11 · 6:12
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most dramatic turning points in Icelandic history: the island's conversion to Christianity around 1000 CE. They explore how pagan chieftains, Chris
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The Viking Discovery of Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice
fim. 23. apr. 2026, 16:26 · 6:30
In this pilot episode, Lucas and Luna travel back to the late 9th century, when Norse explorer Ingólfur Arnarson first sighted Iceland's volcanic coast and established a settlement at Reykjavík. They
Iceland's WWII Occupation and the Silent Coup
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