Saga of a Snorri - Special Icelandic Roots Report by Jack Plumley

Saga of a Snorri - Special Icelandic Roots Report by Jack Plumley

In this special bonus episode, Jack shares excerpts from an article he wrote for the Icelandic Roots Blog.

The story delves into his captivating journey back to Iceland for the Snorri Internship, unveiling anecdotes of earthquakes, encounters with walruses, and his work with the Emigration Centre at Hofsós.

He also narrates fascinating adventures of driving north with Kent Björnsson and chronicles his time under the guidance of Valgeir Þorvaldsson and Mallory Swanson at Vesturfarasetrið.

The episode delves into the unique environment of Brimnes, late author Bill Holm's legendary residence, which has ignited Jack's creativity and is inspiring his own writing project in Iceland.

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3 Aug 20251h 25min

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31 Mai 202551min

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21 Apr 202548min

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Iceland’s 1800s Medical History | Infant Mortality, Mormon Migration, Vestmannaeyjar to Utah

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21 Mar 202557min

Iceland in the 1970s | Fishing, Language & Brennivín: A Western Icelanders Experience

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