: New Light on the Settlement of the Land of the Sagas
Extensive excavations in recent years by Icelandic archaeologists have revolutionized our knowledge of the early settlers of Iceland. Through inter-disciplinary and international co-operation, we can move beyond the evidence provided by the sagas. Article by Megan Stewart
: The Origins and Adaptations of the First Settlers of Iceland
Recent DNA and archaeological evidence challenges the long-held belief that most of Iceland’s earliest settlers came from Norway. This lecture will provide an overview of the current understanding of this important issue.
: Aspects of Material Culture of the Norse North Atlantic
The wide range of domestic items and trade pieces which the Vikings brought from both Scandinavia and the British Isles to their homes in the North Atlantic—the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland—provide us with a clear cultural footprint for this well-travelled population.