Episode 36i - Laxdaela Saga (chapters 43-46)
This episode is all about Kjartan coming to terms with Bolli's betrayal. As he comes to realize his relationship with Gudrun came to an abrupt and unexpected end while he was overseas, Kjartan finds s...
5 Dec 20221h 24min
Episode 36h - Laxdaela Saga (chapters 40-43)
In this episode, Kjartan and Bolli say goodbye to Gudrun and to the safety of Iceland as they travel overseas to make a name for themselves in Norway. Unfortunately for them, Norway is in the midst of...
6 Nov 20221h 32min
Episode 36g - Laxdaela Saga (chapters 35-40, but actually only to 38)
In this episode we go back to chapter 35 to pick up on the story of the Hebridean sorcerers. I don’t think you’ll be surprised to find out that they’re not exactly welcomed with open arms by the Icela...
8 Okt 20221h 18min
Episode 36f - Laxdaela Saga (chapters 31-36)
It's time to dive back into Laxdaela Saga! This time we're going to wander away from Olaf Peacock and his family for just a little while. Why? Because it's time to introduce Guðrún Ósvífsdóttir, one o...
6 Sep 20221h 43min
Saga Brief 25: Saga Manuscripts and the Árni Magnússon Institute: An Interview with Svanhildur Óskarsdóttir
While Andy's away, John will play...a recording of his interview with Svanhildur Óskarsdóttir of the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies in Reykjavik. Join us for a discussion of Árni Magnú...
15 Aug 202257min
Episode 36e - Laxdaela Saga (chapters 24-31)
In this episode, Olaf Peacock takes center stage as Hoskuld's life comes to a peaceful close. But don't think Hoskuld shuffles off this mortal coil before getting one last jab in at his estranged brot...
25 Juli 20221h 38min
Episode 36d - Laxdaela Saga (chapters 20-24)
In this episode, little Olaf Peacock travels to Norway and then to Ireland on a journey to meet his grandfather Myrkjartan. But how will he pay for it? Traveling overseas in the 10th century isn't che...
13 Juli 20221h 34min
