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The Drangey Island Devil – Folklore Friday

Posted January 26, 2024 • 00:08:22

In the North on Drangey Island is where this tale takes place. It’s said that a man went to hunt birds and collect eggs on the island. As soon as...

Iceland’s Dazzling Winter Lights Festival in Febraury

Posted January 23, 2024 • 00:12:00

There are three main parts to the Winter Lights Festival – The Lights Trail, Museum Night, and Pool Night. I’ll explain each of them briefly and...

Pastor Vigfús’ Scary Encounters in East Iceland – Folklore Friday

Posted January 19, 2024 • 00:14:42

Today, we’re diving into some intriguing Icelandic tales from East Iceland, specifically some tales from the life of Pastor Vigfús Benediktsson....

Iceland’s Latest Volcanic Eruption is Destroying a Small Town

Posted January 15, 2024 • 00:09:07

Unfortunately one of the worst case scenarios has happened in Grindavik when an eruption started this past Sunday early in the morning. Two fissures...

The Evil Whale of West Iceland’s Hvalfjörður – Folklore Friday

Posted January 12, 2024 • 00:10:11

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing...