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On my mother's side I am a first generation American. Like many Icelanders, my mother can trace her ancestors back for generations. My...

Two of Iceland’s most visited sites are the Hallgrimskirkja, the national church of Iceland, and, standing in front of the church, the...

Interest in the traditional Icelandic costume grew considerably in the 19th century when the Icelandic eagerness for independence from...