Icelandic Life
Hólar’s quiet legacy as a centre of Icelandic history and learning
Set in northern Iceland, Hólar’s centuries-old influence in religion, education and culture remains visible, from medieval bishops to the Icelandic horse.
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Tag: Guðbrandur Þorláksson
Icelandic Life
Arngrímur Jónsson’s 1593 defence of Iceland shaped early national identity
In the late 16th century, Arngrímur Jónsson’s Latin critique pushed back against European myths about Iceland. His work helped lay the foundation for scholarly interest in Icelandic history and sagas.