This is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing an Icelandic Folklore story every Friday in 2024. Katla The Witch The story today is about how Katla volcano got its name. Ive

This is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing an Icelandic Folklore story every Friday in 2024.The upcoming story is based on a description of the Ox-Whale in the book Meeting with M

This is the second response episode for my new segment Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and if you would like to submit a question, you can do it here.

This modern-day folklore mixes the supernatural with Icelands gorgeous landscape. It all starts with a man named Dillon, a Brit that had traveled to Iceland many times. One day he claims to have been

Todays episode focuses on the historic site of Skriuklaustur, which offers a captivating glimpse into Icelands rich Icelandic culture, history, and literature. This enchanting destination, nestled

This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024.This weeks tale is about a talented human midwife who ends

Visiting Iceland in November offers a unique and enchanting experience, blending the majestic winter landscapes with the possibility of witnessing the magical Northern Lights. Previous Episodes

A quick but fascinating Icelandic folklore tale about Naustahvilft. According to the legend, a troll was hurrying home to avoid being turned into stone by the sun that was going to rise soon. She was

This is the first response episode for my new segment "Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland". Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and if you would like to submit a question, you can do it here.

For this episode of Folklore Friday we're diving into the chilling tales and explosive history of Iceland's very own Mount Hekla, often dubbed as the "Gateway to Hell"! Hekla Volcano's Eruption P