Podcasts about Althing

Join Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Iceland's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the evolving U.S.-Iceland relationship, Icelandic-European relations, and the continued security challenges of the Arctic. Appointed as the Special Envoy of Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Gylfadóttir provides an insight into her vital role in raising awareness of the challenges facing the children of Ukraine, the driving forces behind Putin's behavior, and why sustained support for Ukraine from Europe and the US is critical. Iceland a founding member of NATO, Gylfadóttir discusses the importance of NATO to transatlantic security from an Icelandic perspective, the importance of the transatlantic relationship in the fight against Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, as well as current priorities for the US-Iceland relationship and why Americans should experience a visit to the country of Iceland. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir is the Special Envoy of Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine. Gylfadóttir previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2021 to 2023 and once more in 2024, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs from November 2023 to April 2024, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Tourism, Industry and Innovation from 2017 to 2021. She was the youngest woman to serve as a minister. Since 2016, Gylfadóttir has represented the Independence Party in Iceland's parliament, the Althing, and was appointed vice-chairman of the party in 2018. She holds a master's degree in law from Reykjavik University. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

The influence of Greece and Rome on Western governance can't be understated. But what of the Norse, the other great Western society whose intrepid nature continues to shape Northern Europe to this very day? Most governments would consider themselves lucky to have survived for two centuries (as America has, for instance), yet the subject of this week's episode has endured for a thousand years and them some. Get ready to learn "all the things" about the Althing, the oldest parliament in the world!

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Iceland, a land of fire and ice, offers a myriad of awesome routes for tourists to explore attractions, but none as well known as the Golden Circle. This popular tourist route is easily accessible from Reykjavik, and it encapsulates the raw beauty and geological marvels of Iceland.In this comprehensive guide, I will take you through the classic stops of the Golden Circle - Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Spring, and Gullfoss Waterfall - and share insights on additional stops that will transform your journey into an unforgettable adventure.Tip: If you were only to do the three main stops, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs, Gulfoss as a round trip adventure that started and ended in Reykjavík, it will be about 3 hours and 27 minutes of driving without traffic or 233 kilometers (145 miles) according to Google Maps. Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland Before I jump in, I am excited to share that I have created a form where my listeners and followers can submit questions for the “Ask Jewells About Iceland” podcast episodes I plan to do. Here is the link to submit your question. It is a super simple form that only asks for your question and first name to submit. I will create a separate podcast episode to answer the questions submitted. It's basically an ask me anything segment that I decided to start in 2024. Thingvellir National Park: Where History and Geology Converge If you are traveling from the Reykjavík area or the West part of the country, your first stop is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.This isn't just a place of outstanding natural beauty; it's a cornerstone of Icelandic culture and history. Here, the Althing, the world's oldest functioning parliament, was established in 930 AD. As you walk through the park, you're literally strolling between continents; the park lies in a rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.The sight of the vast, rugged landscape stretching out before you is awe-inspiring. In one part of the park is the gorgeous öxarárfoss waterfall. You can easily walk to it and other parts of the park, but there is also the option to drive to different points.Please know that you are expected to pay for parking at the main parking lot, which is where the information center is located. If you do not pay, you will likely get a fine that your rental car company will bill you for.Tip: Don't miss the Silfra fissure, known for its crystal-clear waters and popular for snorkeling and diving. Geysir Hot Spring Area: A Geothermal Marvel Next on the list of the main stops is the Geysir Hot Spring Area. Home to the famous Strokkur geyser, which erupts every 8-10 minutes, shooting a column of water up to 30 meters in the air, this geothermal area is a testament to Iceland's volcanic activity.The ground is alive here, with bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and the smell of sulfur in the air. The area is named Geysir because the hot spring Geysir used to shoot water into the air too but it is now dormant.Fun Fact: The English word "geyser" derives from Geysir, the name of an old geyser in the area. Gullfoss Waterfall: The Golden Falls The crown jewel of the Golden Circle is undoubtedly Gullfoss Waterfall. Known as the 'Golden Falls', this stunning two-tiered waterfall thunders into a deep canyon, creating a mist that often produces beautiful rainbows, adding to its ethereal beauty.The power and grandeur of Gullfoss are mesmerizing, and the story of its conservation is equally compelling, epitomizing Icelanders' respect for their natural environment. During summer, there is a trail that runs alongside the falls that allows you to get a closer vantage point and feel the power the waterfall rumbling beneath you. During winter, this path is often roped off because it can be icy and dangerous to walk on.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1061, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: This Is I Country 1: An island, it's the world's northernmost "I" country. Iceland. 2: They're the only 2 "I" countries to border each other. Iran and Iraq. 3: One of this country's driest regions is the Negev Desert, with an annual rainfall of usually less than 10 inches. Israel. 4: Its ethnic groups include the Dayaks on Borneo, the Toraja on Sulawesi and some Papuan groups on Irian Jaya. Indonesia. 5: Among its 26 counties are one famed for its cut glass and one known for its tweed cloth. Ireland. Round 2. Category: Auditions For A New Mustache 1: It's thick, bushy and named for a tusked northern mammal. a walrus mustache. 2: It bears the name of an artist born in Figueres. Dalí. 3: With its twirlable up-curled ends, it's the perfect style for villains like Snidely Whiplash. a handlebar mustache. 4: The shape of this 'stache gives it this name, like an item used in a backyard game. horseshoe. 5: An Asian villain of literature and film lends his name to this mustache. Fu Manchu. Round 3. Category: The Works Of Victor Hugo 1: In "The Last Day of a Condemned Man," a prisoner wakes up every morning knowing each day could lead to this instrument of doom. the guillotine. 2: "The Toilers of the Sea" is a story of a shipwreck in these islands between France and Britain where Hugo lived in exile for decades. Channel Islands. 3: Hugo's only opera libretto was for "La Esmeralda," based on this novel of his. The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. 4: The early novel "Bug-Jargal" is set during the Revolution in this French Caribbean island possession. Haiti. 5: Hugo's last novel, "Ninety-Three" refers to 1793, the fourth year of the French Revolution and the beginning of this brutal period. The Reign of Terror. Round 4. Category: The Body Politic 1: The 160-seat Dáil Éireann is the lower house of this country's parliament. Ireland. 2: The lower house of Argentina's legislature is the chamber of these--representatives, not junior sheriffs. deputies. 3: There are 338 members in this branch of Canada's parliament. the House of Commons. 4: In the west Japan's national assembly, the Kokkai, goes by this slender name. the Diet. 5: This name of Iceland's parliament comes from words meaning "whole assembly". the Althing. Round 5. Category: Lafayette 1: In April 1771 he joined this group of king's guards that was all for one and one for all. the Musketeers. 2: In 1777 he spent part of a harsh winter here with George Washington. Valley Forge. 3: Before turning his attention fully to the telegraph, he painted a portrait of Lafayette. (Samuel) Morse. 4: In 1771 he joined this military group over 100 years after D'Artagnan. the Musketeers. 5: July 15, 1789 the day after this political event, Lafayette was appointed head of the French national guard. the storming of the Bastille. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

While Havard and his band of merry cousins and bloodthirsty tweens hides out at Atli's, his good friend Steinthor is heading to the Althing to work his magic on a settlement for all the killings. But there's one more brother of the sons of Thjodrek out there. His name is Thorarin and he's a chieftain of some consequence. He's hatched a plot that could earn him a healthy settlement and a bloody revenge that depends on Atli being the kind of cowardly pushover his reputation suggests. Does Havard have what it takes to defend himself against these powerful men or will he fall victim to their cunning plan?   Join in on the conversation here: Sagathingpodcast on Facebook Sagathingpodcast on Instagram Sagathingpod on X (Twitter) Saga Thing's unofficial official Discord Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 968, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: On Ice 1: Put this letter on "ice" and you get what Mickey and Minnie are. M (mice). 2: Put this letter on "ice" and you get gaming material that may be loaded. D (dice). 3: Put this letter on "ice" and you get the kind of "guys" who "finish last". N (nice). 4: Put this letter on "ice" and you get the type of crime Crockett and Tubbs fought. V (vice). 5: Put this letter on "ice" and you get a grain grown in paddies. R (rice). Round 2. Category: Classic Monopoly Tokens 1: You wear one of these to protect your fingers when sewing. a thimble. 2: The one Lincoln wore to Ford's Theatre is in the Smithsonian. a top hat. 3: Awaiting the inevitable is like "waiting for the other" this "to drop". the shoe. 4: On May 30, 2010 Dario Franchitti claimed a big victory in one. a racecar. 5: It's also a classic combat game from Milton Bradley. the battleship. Round 3. Category: Althing 1: Formed in 930 A.D., the Althing of this country is one of the oldest legislative assemblies in the world. Iceland. 2: There are this many members of the Althing--they'll always fall one short of filling an entire checkerboard. sixty-three. 3: This position that has the country's real power (and the cabinet) is appointed by the president with the Althing's approval. the prime minister. 4: In 1874 the king of this nearby Scandinavian country vested the Althing with legislative power in internal affairs. Denmark. 5: The Althing had an upper and lower house until 1991; now it's this type of legislature, meaning "one chamber". unicameral. Round 4. Category: Capitals At Statehood 1: Augusta. Georgia. 2: San Jose. California. 3: Huntsville. Alabama. 4: Guthrie. Oklahoma. 5: Wheeling. West Virginia. Round 5. Category: Mayor Garcetti'S Los Angeles 1: (His Honor, the Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers the clue.) Just north of Hollywood and Vine, the studios at Capitol Records have been used by Frank Sinatra, Green Day, Sam Smith and this band, who recorded their "Surfin' Safari" album in the tower. the Beach Boys. 2: (His Honor, the Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers the clue.) The Hollywood Sign was originally the Hollywoodland Sign, a $21,000 billboard in 1923, for this 2-word type of development owned by the publisher of the L.A. Times. real estate. 3: (His Honor, the Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers the clue.) Using the term "California romanza" to mean "freedom to make one's own form", this 3-named architect's first L.A. project, Hollyhock House, was completed in 1921. Frank Lloyd Wright. 4: (His Honor, the Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers the clue.) At L.A.'s Griffith Observatory, the Astronomers Monument features 6 giants of the field: Hipparchus, Copernicus, Kepler, Newton, Herschel and this Italian genius. Galileo. 5: (His Honor, the Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers the clue.) Between 1921 and 1955 Italian immigrant Simon Rodia constructed a collection of 17 structures he called Nuestro Pueblo or "Our Town"; today, it's a National Historic Landmark known as this. the Watts Towers. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

What do you do after a successful killing spree? Kill some more! At least that seems to be Havard of Isafjord's motto. There's a certain logic to it as one killing begets another. But Thorbjorn has a lot of brothers and there's only so much killing Havard can do before he needs to find a sweet spot to hide out. Perhaps that nice fella from the Althing who offered his help will provide the protection Havard needs? This episode moves quick. We meet some new characters, see some familiar faces, and get a shocking surprise involving two young boys who stand up to a local bully. We also spend some time talking Old Norse poetry. All in all, a good time. One more episode of Havard's saga to go before we take it to the Saga Thing! Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-action License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Review Music - "The Royal Vagabond Medley" by Jocker's Dance Orchestra Poetry Music - – “Fornheim” by Danheim Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In Old Icelandic,'hús-brenna' means 'house burning', and it was a form of homicide by arson used to settle a vendetta, and sometimes used during political conflicts in medieval Scandinavia. Its sole purpose, make no mistake, was assassination. And it's terrifying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finalist #5 in the Book Review Contest   [This is one of the finalists in the 2023 book review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done. I'll be posting about one of these a week for several months. When you've read them all, I'll ask you to vote for a favorite, so remember which ones you liked] I. I found Njal's Saga hard to follow. Halfway through, a friend reassured me it wasn't my fault. The medieval Icelanders had erred in releasing it as a book. It should have been the world's wackiest Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney spinoff. Remember, medieval Iceland was an early attempt at anarcho-capitalist utopia. When Harald Fairhair declared himself King of Norway, the Norwegians who refused to bend the knee fled west to build a makeshift seastead on a frozen volcanic island. No lords, no kings, no masters. Only lawsuits. So, so many lawsuits. Once a year, the Icelanders would meet at the Althing, a free-for-all open-air law court. There they would engage in that most Viking of pastimes - suing each other, ad nauseam, for every minor slight of the past six months. Offended parties would sell their rights to prosecute a case to the highest bidder, who would go around seeking fair arbitrators (or, in larger cases, defer to a panel chosen by chieftain-nobles called godi. Courts would propose a penalty for the losing side - usually money. There were no police, but if the losers refused to pay, the courts could declare them “outlaws” - in which case it was legal to kill them. If you wanted to be a Viking in medieval Iceland, you needed a good lawyer. And Njal was the greatest lawyer of all. https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/your-book-review-njals-saga  

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After Dean and Tom kicked off last month's episode by recalling their very first island-hopping episode, "Island Hopping: Iceland & Malta," we felt it'd be the perfect time for a special reissue. Here is that legendary land-leaping conversation from September 2018, provided for you in its entirety. Enjoy! Don't despair, dear listeners! While the days may be getting shorter, Dean and Tom are back to boost your spirits in this episode as they “island hop” from incredible Iceland to majestic Malta (5:20). Along the way, they explore the world's first parliament, eat rancid shark, and get their passports stamped in an apartment house that's also a sovereign state (15:40, 23:30, 39:05)! Listen today to "island hop" with Dean and Tom! Have a cultural question or episode idea for Dean and Tom? Reach out on Twitter and Facebook (@OopsCultureShow) or by email at oopscultureshow@gmail.com. Music: “Little Idea” – Bensound.com

Snorri Sturluson, the great Icelandic poet and historian and lawspeaker of the Althing, got involved in Norwegian/Icelandic politics, and it ended very badly. For him, for one thing, as the king of Norway arranged for 70 men to stab Snorri in his basement, and for Iceland, which devolved into chieftain battles and eventually unified with Norway and the Norwegian king became the boss of everything. The Althing still exists, though, and Iceland is independent now, and Snorri is one of the most influential poets of the early middle ages. We explain all this. Anne still wonders why you need 70 people to stab somebody in his basement, and Michelle is shocked, shocked, I tell you, that there isn't any historical fiction about all this, though she is slightly mollified by the fact that there is now a Snorri ap, for Android and IOS. Well, then.

In this episode, Guðrún Ósvífsdóttir teaches Helgi Harðbeinsson all about loopholes in betrothal oaths. And if Helgi was feeling bad after getting let down by Guðrún, he feels that much worse when he sees his fylgja walking the opposite direction as he approaches the Althing. This episode also features a mysterious talking black cloak, Guðrún's fourth wedding, and more machinations by Snorri goði. We top it all off with a quick Saga Brief on the history of the famous sword known as Skofnung and an argument about how saga authors came up with the idiosyncratic rules for wielding Skofnung successfully. Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-action License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Review Music - "The Royal Vagabond Medley" by Jocker's Dance Orchestra Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Die sagenhafte Insel hat spektakuläre Vulkane, Geysire und das Althing: das älteste Parlament eines unabhängigen Staates der Welt. Island ist vieles. Einerseits eine sagenhafte Insel mit spektakulären Vulkanen, Geothermalfeldern und Geysiren, und dem Althing, dem ältesten Parlament eines unabhängigen Staates der Welt. Es fand weit draußen in den 8.000 Jahre alten isländischen Lavafeldern um 930 statt. Später dann um 1800 kame es nach Reykjavik.

(See transcript for the entire introduction)Welcome back to the Peaceful Political Revolution in American Podcast.Iceland has a really interesting history. You may know a bit about its scenic wonders if you ever watched Game of Thrones, but its political history is no less amazing. Iceland used to be part of Denmark, but in 1849, things began to change.In the 19th century, the Icelandic independence movement from Denmark was gaining momentum, while nationalism and demands for increased civil rights intensified in mainland Europe. In June 1849, the king of Denmark was forced to meet the demands of the liberals and the nationalists, and agreed to a constitution for Denmark and thus also with Iceland. This constitution ended the absolute monarchy and created a constitutional monarchy in which power over the most important issues was handed over to a parliament elected by the people. That was step one on the pathway to democracy and independence for Iceland.However, this change was not well-received by Icelanders, as it in reality translated to reduced autonomy for Iceland. Before 1849, Icelanders had officially ruled themselves as they happened to see fit in domestic matters. But now those matters were falling under the control of parliaments over which Icelanders had no influence. The Danes were reluctant to meet the demands of the Icelanders for self-government as set forth during the National Assembly of 1851, in the belief that it would weaken Denmark's control in government. But when the said region was annexed by Prussia in 1867, new conditions were created, and "the laws of standing" were passed in 1871, which determined the standing of Iceland in relation to the Danish state. In 1874, on the millennial anniversary of the settlement in Iceland, Christian IX became king of Denmark and attended the festivities of the watershed occasion. This opportunity was used to give Iceland its own separate constitution, and this constitution is the basis of Iceland's current constitution.With the relationship law of 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state and in 1920 the country received a new constitution to reflect this large change.  An election was run in May of the same year and had a turnout of 98%.  97% voted to break off the current relationship law with Denmark and 95% approved a constitutional republic. On June 17, 1944, the Althing met at Þingvellir, where the constitution was ratified and the republic established.It has been amended seven times since then, mostly due to changes in the structure of the constituencies of Iceland and the conditions of voting eligibility. In 1991 the organization of Althing changed from a bicameral legislature to a unicameral legislature. Extensive modifications were made in 1995 when the human rights section of the constitution was reviewed.Fast forward to the global financial crisis of 2008.continued...

Norsevember: The Althing - Culture Week Tune in for a fun chat with Alex from Spells and Spaceships Blog to talk about what's in store for Norsevember Week 2: The Althing (Culture Week). Check out the fun badges you can earn during the month as well.  See what's in store at the Norsevember 21 hub.         Have a listen and enjoy the month of learning, reading, and exchanging ideas and information.  Share your blogs and experiences using hashtag #Norsevember. Follow Alex on Twitter at: @blogspells         Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier. Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com Music:  Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com (Intro: Silly Bank Heist. outgoing: Fist Bump) Please do not add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios. Outgoing music: Efter Stormwords by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/lincenses/by/4.0  Logo Created by Xander Folmer. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs. Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7). Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.

In this episode Katie and Becky chat about the crazy ass heat wave hitting the PNW, Becky admits she is a helicopter mom (and dosn't give 2 shits) and we chat about the weekend at the Althing! Sit back relax and get ready to laugh yet again right here and the bottom! 

In this episode Katie and Becky chat about the crazy ass heat wave hitting the PNW, Becky admits she is a helicopter mom (and dosn't give 2 shits) and we chat about the weekend at the Althing! Sit back relax and get ready to laugh yet again right here and the bottom! 

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Bridges 1: In the 1930s this West Coast city hosted a World's Fair and got big new bridges crossing its bay. San Francisco. 2: The Francis Scott Key Bridge crosses the Patapsco River in this city. Baltimore. 3: The Oresund Bridge links Sweden to this country to which it had been unconnected by land for 7,000 yrs.. Denmark. 4: The name of this bridge in Venice is said to have come from the lamentations of prisoners. the Bridge of Sighs. 5: The Suramadu Bridge linking Surabaya with Madura Island is this country's longest bridge. Indonesia. Round 2. Category: A Century Of Food 1: Reuben Mattus created this ice cream ( and its Danish-sounding name) in the Bronx in 1961. Haagen-Dazs. 2: A San Pedro, California packer first put this fish into cans in 1903; its casserole wasn't introduced until the '30s. Tuna. 3: George Bush vetoed this veggie 62 years after it was brought to the U.S. from Italy. Broccoli. 4: In 1949 Charles Lubin introduced a cheesecake with this name, his daughter's. Sara Lee. 5: Mr. Cardini's 1924 invention, it was called "The greatest recipe to originate from the Americas in 50 years". Caesar salad. Round 3. Category: The Vikings 1: In the late 900s his wife Thjodhild built the first church in Greenland at Brattahlid. Erik the Red. 2: Almost a yard long, this 5-letter weapon had a decorated hilt and was often given a personal name by its Viking owner. a sword. 3: Viking ships had sails made of this dense woven fabric; natural lanolin made the fabric water repellent. wool. 4: In 930 the Vikings set up the Althing, considered the world's oldest parliament, in this country. Iceland. 5: A "thrall", from which we get the word "enthrall", was a person of this lowest social class. a serf (or a slave). Round 4. Category: G-Men 1: In 1985 Richard Miller became the first FBI agent to go on trial for this. espionage (or spying). 2: Janet Reno was made U.S. Attorney General during the 1993 FBI-Branch Davidian standoff near this city. Waco. 3: In the 1960s the FBI sent infiltrators into this militant black organization founded by Newton and Seale. the Black Panthers. 4: The famous 1980 FBI sting dubbed this was just too sheikh for the room. Abscam. 5: Agents-to-be undergo 15 weeks of training at the FBI Academy in this Virginia city. Quantico. Round 5. Category: Country Twosomes 1: This mother and daughter duo plan to reunite for a special New Year's Eve 1999 concert in Phoenix. The Judds. 2: Before sailing off for "Islands in the Stream" with Kenny Rogers, she was "Making Plans" with Porter Wagoner. Dolly Parton. 3: In 1987 this legendary singer did a remake of his hit "Crying" as a duet with k.d. lang. Roy Orbison. 4: For his version of "I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying", Toby Keith enlisted the aid of this former "Policeman". Sting. 5: Their love led them to record "It's Your Love" and "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me". Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

In the year 930, the Icelandic Commonwealth was established. The Icelanders set up a libertarian utopia of personal freedom and sheep farming, governed by the Althing—an assembly that passed laws and settled disputes—but that had absolutely zero executive power. Instead, law enforcement was left to the citizens themselves. It worked better than you might have expected.

Birgitta Jónsdóttir is an Icelandic politician, poet, and activist. She was a Member of the Althing (MP) for the Southwest Constituency from 2013 to 2017, representing the Pirate Party, having been elected at the 2013 election. She was previously an MP for Reykjavík Constituency South from 2009 to 2013. In November 2017, she has announced to retire from politics "for now". She was first elected as an MP representing the Citizens' Movement in the 2009 election. Later in 2009, she left the Citizens' Movement and joined The Movement. She became involved with WikiLeaks during Julian Assange's visit to Iceland in 2010, and also helped to produce the Collateral Murder video. Following her time with WikiLeaks, she created the International Modern Media Institute, of which she became executive director in 2011. We discuss the current Political climate across the globe, her work in the Althing and with Wikileaks. What she thinks of Julian Assange now and also the future ahead for her activism.

It's finally here, the Althing, the one day a year when humans, trolls, and trollbabes can walk peacefully with one another. And only good things can happen when you mix three Trollbabes into the biggest party of the year, right?   CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby   SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Angevin B", "Sneaky Adventure", Suanatore di Liuto", "Village Consort", and "Ever mindful" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Trollbabe at http://adept-press.com/games-fantasy-horror/trollbabe/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

Andre's character Snorri Ankle-grabber shows up at the Althing, the greatest assembly of Iceland, and attempts to convict his stepfather for manslaughter. Will this game of law devolve into a violent duel? Find out today on... Berserker Court! Be sure to support the show at www.patreon.com/deadideaspod to get your portrait drawn! Music and graphic design by Rachel Westhoff. Custom map by Adam McKithern. Pics, references and more at www.deadideas.net.

In this episode we dive headfirst into an event still which profoundly colors and shapes our understanding of the Norse world today. That's right - it's time to discuss the Conversion of the Icelanders which took place at the Althing of 999 or 1000CE. More information and a full list of sources for this episode can be found at: https://vikingagepodcast.com/conversion-of-icelanders   

If you've ever visited Iceland, you know the natural beauty of the planes of Thingvellir is something special. But what you may not know, is that this open field was once home to perhaps the oldest governing body of Western Civilization. That's why this week, I chatted with Lee Accomando of The Viking Age Podcast. Lee is as entertaining as he is informative about the history of Iceland, and what makes Thingvellir such an amazing historical site. The Thing About Thingvellir The open-air plane of Thingvellir was the home of the Icelandic Althing, the parliamentary body that met there from 930 C.E. all the way to the 1800s. The current Althing, which meets in Reykjavik to this day, draws its history from this governmental body. At the time, the Althing would meet to settle various disputes, from arguments over land to fishing catch to—because these are Vikings we're talking about—who killed who and whether it was justified. Initially, there were small assemblies of local leaders called “things,” but Iceland was really unique in convening a centralized body, and Lee actually does an amazing job tracing the idea back to Roman history. History Meets Pseudo-History in Thingvellir One of the things I love about Lee's podcast and about talking with him is that he's full of great stories and anecdotes from the Viking age. I asked Lee how the Vikings came to land on Iceland, and he told me there is no official account, but he did tell me his favorite “fake account” that involves one ship captain's deep trust of ravens. But we do know that after political upheaval in Scandinavia, ships set sail and likely were blown off course, bringing Vikings to the island sometime around 800 C.E. By the 920s, somewhere between 10,000 to 30,000 people had emigrated there, and as Lee told me, there needed to be some way to bring those people together. We Have Soap Operas, the Vikings Had Sagas One of the fascinating aspects of Viking culture in Iceland is that there was an explosion of literacy in the 1200s which led to the scripting of the Viking Sagas, what Lee calls “amazing works of literature and pseudo-history.” He says the books were essentially “nostalgic” literature about the ancestors who had come to Iceland. There are fishing disputes, love affairs, divorces, revenge plots. I had to ask Lee for his favorite story from those tales, and while I won't spoil it here, I will say it involves someone getting locked in a sheep shed. Tracing the Vikings of Thingvellir to the Present Iceland went through tremendous upheaval in the ensuing centuries, from converting from a pagan country to a Christian one, to falling under the rule of the Danish monarch to eventually declaring its independence. Iceland was granted its status as a sovereign state in 1918, but it wasn't until World War II that it became a truly independent nation. The planes of Thingvellir, and the Althing that still meets to this day, continue to connect the country to its Viking heritage, and Lee weaves a fascinating story as he helps us make that connection. Outline of This Episode [2:04] How Lee became fascinated with the Vikings [4:38] Introduction to Thingvellir [5:53] Lee tells us his favorite “fake story” about the Vikings [12:14] The meeting of the first Althing [14:30] The origin of the word “thing” [18:16] The uniqueness of the Althing's unified body [23:33] What the sagas say about this time [27:24] The conversion of Iceland to a Christian nation [31:50] The revival of literature in Iceland [37:00] What happened between the Vikings and now [41:29] Iceland in the last 200 years [44:26] How Thingvellir became a UNESCO World Heritage Site Resources & People Mentioned The Viking Age Podcast The Viking Age Podcast on Facebook The Viking Age Podcast on Twitter Thingvellir The Last Kingdom Tacitus The Viking Sagas This Week's Giveaway! The prize for this week is a $20 Amazon gift card. To enter, simply be a newsletter subscriber and leave a comment on this blog post: https://historyfangirl.com/icelands-thingvellir/   Contest closes on October 22, 2017 at midnight EST.   Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com  

Snorri Sturluson was an Icelandic poet, historian, and politician, elected twice as the lawspeaker of the Icelandic Parliament, the Althing, and who also served as a royal vassal for the Norwegian King Hakon during an era of tremendous political upheaval amongst the Nordic states. As a writer, Snorri is best known for three major pieces: the Prose Edda, the Heimskringla, and though it is technically not confirmed, he’s credited additionally with Egil's Saga. Most notably, Snorri is responsible for saving huge chunks of Norse Mythology, all of which would have been lost to history if not for him, and additionally for documenting the monarchs and bloodlines of Norway that had yet to be recorded. But setting aside Snorri’s professional work, this guy lived a life that more or less mirrors the violence and politics of Game of Thrones with a dash of Vikings added to it – two wives, multiple concubines, lots of children, warring against his brother and other chieftains for power, manipulating monarchs, using his fame as a writer to stay alive...let’s just put it this way, this has been my favorite episode to piece together yet, and holy shit is it going to blow your mind. Let’s venture back to Iceland nearly eight centuries ago, grab a cup of mead, and dig into the life of Snorri Sturluson.

RLL #11 - Diario de Viagem: Islândia, Althing, Placas Tectônicas E Carne De Cavalo by Léo Lins

  In this, the penultimate episode in the Njal's Saga summary, we follow Flosi and the Burners as they bounce around the region seeking support for the inevitable legal case against them.  Meanwhile, a slightly singed, but recovered Kari Salmundarson prepares his own case against the burners.  And who better to help him than Thorhall Asgrimsson, the young protégé of Njal himself.  Unfortunately, Thorhall’s got a nasty infection in his leg and the case falls to Morð Valgardsson.  The threat of violence permeates the proceedings as Morð and Eyjolf trade legal barbs and try to out maneuver one another.  Will justice be served as cooler heads prevail?  Or will the hallowed site of the Alþing be desecrated with the blood of those too slow to dodge an incoming spear?  Find out as Saga Thing takes on Njal’s Saga, chapters 133-145. This episode is full of interesting scholarly tidbits and legal minutiae.  We've also got the usual nonsense, like old movie references and bad jokes.   Thanks to George Hook for the picture of the Althing from his trip to Iceland. This image is on the information sign for Snorri's Booth. Music Credits: Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Previous Episode Review - "My Sin" by Ben Selvin and his Orchestra Episode Summary -  Drums of the Deep Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Selections from music by Kevin MacLeod licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  Links: Check out The Viking Answer Lady Website for lots of fun facts about medieval Scandinavia.   Here's her page on measurements that John references. We've also got a select bibliography for Njal's Saga for all the books and articles we reference.

In the second part of our Saga Brief on the conversion of Iceland, we discuss the conversion tactics of King Olaf Tryggvason, the Icelanders' controversial decision at the Althing of 1000, and the effects of Christianity on Icelandic culture.  You might notice that Andy is a bit more subdued than usual in this one. He was sick during recording.  Music:  Intro to Saga Brief - from Icelandic Folk Music: Tröllaslagur Poem Song - Moorland by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Outro - Ólafur Liljurós

Rebroadcast of the long running radio program, "The Ave Maria Hour", a presentation of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. www.AtonementFriars.org Olaf Tryggvesson - (born c. 964—died c. 1000), Viking king of Norway (995–c. 1000), much celebrated in Scandinavian literature, who made the first effective effort to Christianize Norway. Already a Christian, Olaf was confirmed at Andover (in modern Hampshire) in 994, with Ethelred, with whom he had been reconciled, as his godfather. Learning of the growing revolt against the Norwegian king Haakon the Great, Olaf returned to Norway and was accepted as king on Haakon’s death in 995. He forcefully imposed Christianity on the areas under his control, the coast and the western islands, but had little influence elsewhere. By commissioning missionaries and baptizing visiting dignitaries, Olaf was able to introduce Christianity to the Shetland, Faroe, and Orkney islands and to Iceland and Greenland. (Christianity was adopted by the Icelandic parliament [Althing] about 1000).  Olaf met his death in the Battle of Svolder (c. 1000) at the hands of the Danish king Sweyn I, the Swedish king Olaf Skötkonung, and Eric the Norwegian, earl of Lade. 

Birgitta Jónsdóttir (born 17 April 1967) is a member of parliament of Althing, the Icelandic parliament, formerly representing the Citizens' Movement, but now representing The Movement.[1][2] Her district is the Reykjavík South Constituency.[1] She was elected to the Icelandic parliament in April 2009 on behalf of a movement aiming for democratic reform beyond party politics of left and right. Birgitta has been an activist and a spokesperson for various groups, such as Wikileaks,[3] Saving Iceland and Friends of Tibet in Iceland. She acts as a spokeswoman for the Icelandic Modern Media Initiative. Birgitta was an active volunteer for Wikileaks and had an important role in the making of the Collateral Murder video, including co-production.[4] She is also part of the movement to make Iceland a haven for press freedom and is the chief sponsor of the Icelandic Modern Media Initiative.[5][6][7][8] On 18 June 2010 she told ABC News' Brian Ross that Wikileaks will be releasing a leaked video of a US airstrike in Afghanistan "hopefully very soon".[9] On 7 January 2011, Birgitta announced on her Twitter page that she had been notified by Twitter that it had been served by the United States Department of Justice with a subpoena demanding information "about all my tweets and more since November 1st 2009."[10] According to Glenn Greenwald of Salon.com: The information demanded by the DOJ is sweeping in scope. It includes all mailing addresses and billing information known for the user, all connection records and session times, all IP addresses used to access Twitter, all known email accounts, as well as the "means and source of payment," including banking records and credit cards. It seeks all of that information for the period beginning November 1, 2009, through the present.[10] On 14 April 2011 Wired Magazine online published an article "WikiLeaks Associates Hit Back Over U.S. Twitter Records Demand" describing a "contentious legal battle with the Justice Department" with the three Wikileaks volunteers, charging in a court filing that the government’s argument “trivializes both the Parties’ and the public’s constitutional rights.”[11] ** Member of the Parliamentary Review Committee on the SIC report since 2009. Member of the Committee on the Environment since 2009. Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs since 2009. Member of the Icelandic delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly since 2009.

Birgitta Jónsdóttir (born 17 April 1967) is a member of parliament of Althing, the Icelandic parliament, formerly representing the Citizens' Movement, but now representing The Movement.[1][2] Her district is the Reykjavík South Constituency.[1] She was elected to the Icelandic parliament in April 2009 on behalf of a movement aiming for democratic reform beyond party politics of left and right. Birgitta has been an activist and a spokesperson for various groups, such as Wikileaks,[3] Saving Iceland and Friends of Tibet in Iceland. She acts as a spokeswoman for the Icelandic Modern Media Initiative. Birgitta was an active volunteer for Wikileaks and had an important role in the making of the Collateral Murder video, including co-production.[4] She is also part of the movement to make Iceland a haven for press freedom and is the chief sponsor of the Icelandic Modern Media Initiative.[5][6][7][8] On 18 June 2010 she told ABC News' Brian Ross that Wikileaks will be releasing a leaked video of a US airstrike in Afghanistan "hopefully very soon".[9] On 7 January 2011, Birgitta announced on her Twitter page that she had been notified by Twitter that it had been served by the United States Department of Justice with a subpoena demanding information "about all my tweets and more since November 1st 2009."[10] According to Glenn Greenwald of Salon.com: The information demanded by the DOJ is sweeping in scope. It includes all mailing addresses and billing information known for the user, all connection records and session times, all IP addresses used to access Twitter, all known email accounts, as well as the "means and source of payment," including banking records and credit cards. It seeks all of that information for the period beginning November 1, 2009, through the present.[10] On 14 April 2011 Wired Magazine online published an article "WikiLeaks Associates Hit Back Over U.S. Twitter Records Demand" describing a "contentious legal battle with the Justice Department" with the three Wikileaks volunteers, charging in a court filing that the government’s argument “trivializes both the Parties’ and the public’s constitutional rights.”[11] ** Member of the Parliamentary Review Committee on the SIC report since 2009. Member of the Committee on the Environment since 2009. Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs since 2009. Member of the Icelandic delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly since 2009.