The Story of the Icelandic Giant Jóhann Kristinn Pétursson
This post was originally published on this siteJóhann Kristinn Pétursson, better known as “The Viking Giant,” was an Icelandic circus performer and actor who lived […]
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In 17th-Century Iceland, a Pair of Necropants Were Made From a Dead Man’s Skin
This post was originally published on this siteIn 17th-century Iceland, a pair of necropants, such as the one seen here on display at the Strandagaldur […]
Hakarl — Iceland’s National Dish Is Basically Rancid And Toxic Shark
This post was originally published on this siteFor centuries, the process of making hakarl has been the same, allowing for the preparation of the dish […]
Viking Sex Slaves – The Dirty Secret Behind The Founding Of Iceland
This post was originally published on this siteGiven the genetics of Iceland and the nature of the people who settled it, it’s possible that a […]
Rarely-Seen Portrait Photos of Icelandic People in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a small collection of rarely-seen portrait photos that shows Icelandic people from the late 19th and […]