The Icelandic Roots Podcast
Showcasing Icelandic heritage and culture from the past and present through folklore, language, literature, and music. Created by volunteers of the non-profit organization, Icelandic Roots.
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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Volunteer Icelandic Roots genealogists Dave & David share their journey in helping to build an impressive database of Icelandic emigration records that tell the stories of thousands of families who left the island.
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Jason tells us about how the Saga Project is making it easier for Icelandic descendants to connect to the lands of their ancestors through maps and stories in the Icelandic Roots genealogy database.
Plus, Natalie gives a PSA on how to watch the new Viking Valhalla series on Netflix.
Non-Icelanders can view the Saga Map at:
http://sagamap.hi.is/is/
Learn more about Icelandic history, heritage, and culture with our public newsletter: https://www.icelandicroots.com/newsletter-signup
Find the Fitness Challenge details + upcoming events on our calendar: www.icelandicroots.com/event-calendar
Learn more about the sagas:
What is a saga?
https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/what-is-a-saga
Flóamanna Saga
https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/fl%C3%B3amanna-saga
Fljótsdalur Saga
https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/flj%C3%B3tsdalur-saga
The Saga of Þorsteinn Staff Struck
https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/the-saga-of-%C3%BEorsteinn-staff-struck
The Saga of the Vopnafjörður
https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/the-saga-of-the-people-of-vopnafj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur
Tracing Njáll’s Saga
https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/tracing-njalls-saga
Saga Thing Podcast
https://sagathingpodcast.wordpress.com/
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Jodi Dunlop is an artist and musician from Gimli/Winnipeg, Manitoba. She shares her experiences growing up in Gimli - the heart of New Iceland, working for the New Iceland Heritage Museum and the Lögberg-Heimskringla (Canada's oldest ethnic newspaper still printing) as well as her journey into music. Her band, Mise en Scene, was named Rock Artist of the Year in 2021 at the Western Canadian Music Awards. Their new music and upcoming shows can be found on their website: www.misensceneband.com
Learn more about Icelandic culture, heritage, history, and language on our website www.icelandicroots.com.
Find upcoming events on our calendar: www.icelandicroots.com/event-calendar
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
March 19th, 2022 is the one-year anniversary of the Geldingadalsgos volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. This capricious volcano captivated a global audience around the world as 24-hour webcams captured the changing nature of the fissures and lava flow.
This episode features interviews from some of our friends, family, and volunteers who had the opportunity to see the volcano up close with their own eyes. Join us as we hear them describe their experiences and impressions.
Read more about the volcano:https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/iceland-s-volcanomania-2021-edition
Learn more about Icelandic history, heritage, and culture with our public newsletter: https://www.icelandicroots.com/newsletter-signup
Find upcoming events on our calendar: www.icelandicroots.com/event-calendar
Icelandic Roots
Icelandic Roots is a non-profit organization based out of the United States with passionate volunteers around the world.
Our mission is to preserve, educate, and promote Icelandic heritage, culture, history, and language.
You can learn more about us by visiting our website www.icelandicroots.com