Stories of Iceland

Dec 22 2023 55 ep. 22 mins 265

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Stories of Iceland is a podcast that focuses on the history, culture and folklore of this strange little island.

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Home Alone

Dec 22 2023 31 mins

Two tales about the perils of being left home alone during Yule.

My Cursed Ancestors

Dec 07 2023 26 mins

In the 17th century, Iceland was thrown into a panic about witchcraft. My ancestor Einar Nikulásson lived through almost the exact period of the "age of burning" and has gone down in folklore as "Galdrameistari" or "master of sorcery". These stories also implicated his descendants, especially Þórarinn Einarson, Jón Einarsson and Einar Jónsson (the

It Takes Too Long To Fill The Souls Of Priests

Nov 12 2023 18 mins

A long awaited tale with an introduction and preamble about volcanic eruptions

Bobby Fischer in Iceland

Jul 06 2023 31 mins

Bobby Fischer was a chess phenomenon, likely to most famous player to ever play the game. He wound up a fugitive who ended his life as an Icelandic citizen. This episode tells the story of Bobby Fischer in Iceland.

That Reminds Me of a Story

Jun 30 2023 16 mins

Episode fifty is an opportunity to think about the future of the podcast.

The Matter of Atli

May 03 2023 25 mins

This is the third episode based on The Saga of the Völsungs, the last part of the story. We follow Guðrún and her relationship with Atli (aka Attila the Hun). There is a bit of tragedy. A lot of violence and a horrific scene which is not meant for children (even though children are involved).

The Shield Maiden's Wrath

A continuation of Völsunga Saga..

The Dragon's Bane

Mar 04 2023 25 mins

It is said that tales of dragons and dragon slayers are universal. That is not quite true. This is a story that has been retold in numerous ways. This isn't the "original" but it is one of the oldest we know.

A Winter in Iceland 1834-1835

Feb 03 2023 23 mins

The Hon. Arthur Dillon visited Iceland in 1834. He spent a little over a year in the country and later published a book about his travels. This episode covers both his observations on the Icelandic winter and his lasting legacy in the country.

The Beast of Katanes

Dec 09 2022 15 mins

Folk tales can take centuries to reach a finely tuned flow. This one was published about twenty years after the events that shook up the quiet farms on the northern shore of Hvalfjörður. The recording was not as good as usual but it shouldn't be too noticeable.