History of Iceland: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of Fire and Ice, from the Viking Age to the Present

Did you know that Iceland was likely initially settled by Irish monks?

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, has a storied history. After the Norse discovered Iceland, they began to settle it, allying the island nation with Norway. However, as power shifted in Scandinavia, Iceland would come to be governed by Denmark for several centuries.

For much of Iceland's history, it practiced a subsistence society. The people were dependent on fishing and farming to survive, and because of their isolatio...