In Vopnafjörður there is a farm called Bustarfell which has long history and is connected to many stories.

As the Icelandic men’s football team starts its first game ever at the World Cup it is fitting to look back in time at the sports of Iceland, from the sagas to the viking clap. Also, did you know that Arsenal saved Icelandic football?

The song of the Icelandic B-Team from 1989 sings a song about doing their best.

The “Viking” Clap.

A special free video episode at patreon.com/storiesoficeland.

Ragnar Loðbrók (furry pants) is one of the most famous heroes of Icelandic literature. Today he is more famous as the lead character of the television series Vikings but here is the original story.

This is a special episode, and a bit shorter than usual, where I read and examine the folktale The Deacon of Dark-River.

Garún, Garún by the Icelandic band Mannakorn retells this classic tale.

Animated film based on the story.

Some junior college students made this shadow play from the tale.

A student film in French, with subtitles, based on the story.

Confused about our naming conventions? Listen to this. The patronymic naming system used in Iceland is rather perplexing and we have unusual laws dealing with both first names and last names.

Also, big thanks to André Bernier who interviewed me for his podcast Weatherjazz – episode 79.