A recently released study in the journal Science, has crowned the Greenland Shark as the oldest living vertebrae. Using radiocarbon dating, scientists discovered that these sharks can live to be over 400 years old.

There are lots of perks of living on a volcanic hotspot. Some of which we explore in this episode.

Icelanders predated Columbus’ arrival to North America by nearly 500 years. New finds in Canada are revealing more sites where Leif Erikson may have settled.

“It’s listed, consistently in the top five dives in the world,” according to Murray Johnson, an avid world traveler and certified scuba diver. Silfra Fissure is located on the Northern tip of Thingvellir Lake, which is Iceland’s largest body of water.

Published on: Nov 26, 2016, by Alex Cwalinski    A recently released study in the journal Science, revealed the Greenland Shark with being the oldest living vertebrae. Using radiocarbon dating, scientists discovered that these sharks can live to be ove...

The Perks of Living on Top of a Volcanic Hotspot. Have you ever considered moving Iceland? Or maybe just travel there? This tiny Nordic nation sits on top of a huge Volcanic Hotspot in the middle of the Atlantic. Don’t let that deter you!

Check out the latest podcast episode below as we explore the benefits and dangers of life on a Volcanic Hot Spot. The ground gets so hot in some places that Icelanders use it to cook food. This tiny Nordic nation sits on top of a huge Volcanic Hotspot ...

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Come join us as we sample Iceland’s most infamous delicacy, Hákarl. Discover the mysterious shark where the fermented shark meat is sourced. Learn new findings about the Greenland Shark that has scientists around the world scratching their heads.

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