Writing Family Histories: Turning Memories into Novels & Publishing on Amazon
Brian Borgford is a prolific writer with 40 books published on Amazon. In this episode, we go over his writing process and the philosophy behind publicly sharing family histories. Brian explains how h...
15 Helmi 202551min
Beyond Borders | Contemplations on Family & Global Identity
Audrey Ledford, a Seattle native and recent Georgetown graduate, wrote a reflective piece titled Meditation on Family and Home - Snorri 2024 for our blog. In this episode, Jack connects with Audrey—no...
12 Marras 202456min
An Icelanders View on North America and Modern Life in Iceland
Sigfús Haukur Sigfússon was the 2024 Snorri West Alumni Intern, who has been exploring his family emigration connections across North America with Icelandic Roots. Recorded live in Reykjavik - Sigfú...
23 Syys 20241h 20min
Sheep, Sagas & Sustainable Future - From the Westfjords to the Laxdæla Sagas History
Sigmundur Geir Sigmundsson, known as Simbí, grew up on a Westfjords dairy farm before attending agriculture school and traveling North America with the Snorri West program. Join us for a conversation ...
18 Kesä 20241h 1min
Aquaponics Pioneer: From Hólar to a Hofsós Warehouse (Fish Farming, Microgreens & Agritourism)
Amber Monroe is the Owner and Founder of Ísponica. In this episode we explore what lead her from the United States to start her Aquaponics company in Iceland. Amber's path, starting from her studie...
28 Touko 20241h 10min
Tuberculosis in Iceland: Hælið Museum, the Romantic Disease and Björk of Course!
Our guest is María Pálsdóttir who operates the Hælið Museum - a sanatorium turned museum highlighting Iceland's fight against Tuberculosis. TB, a persistent scourge, has haunted humanity for millennia...
1 Touko 202457min
Exploring East Iceland with Dog Sledding, Hiking, & Abandoned Farms
Hjördís Hilmarsdóttir is a passionate traveller, hiker, genealogy enthusiast, and dog breeder. With Icelandic Roots, Hjördís brings her excitement for recording diverse information in the database and...
21 Huhti 202450min
Unraveling an 8-Generation Family Ghost Genealogy - Pastor on Bibles & Icelandic Heritage
Doreen Borgfjord McFarlane Canadian/American pastor and author, brings her passion for Icelandic heritage to the podcast. As a descendant of immigrants she is a passionate genealogist and a trained op...
29 Maalis 202457min
