In this episode, Gurn svfsdttir teaches Helgi Harbeinsson all about loopholes in betrothal oaths. And if Helgi was feeling bad after getting let down by Gurn, he feels that much worse when he

While 12 years may have passed since the slaying of Bolli, not a day passed that Gudrun wasn't thinking of getting her revenge on the Olafssons and their companions. Now that her two sons, Thorleik an

In this episode, Bolli finds out what happens when you kill your foster brother. We discuss Thorgerd Egilsdottir's lust for vengeance, how the avengers assemble, and Gudrun's handling of yet another l

In this thrilling episode, Kjartan asserts his presence in the district (and gets a taste of revenge) by humiliating Bolli, Gudrun, and the Osvifssons. I'd love to tell you more in this teaser about h

Happy Holidays to all you amazing Saga Thing listeners out there! Over the past couple years we've put out a Holiday Special on or around Christmas Eve. It started with The Saga of Gudmund the Grunch.

This episode is all about Kjartan coming to terms with Bolli's betrayal. As he comes to realize his relationship with Gudrun came to an abrupt and unexpected end while he was overseas, Kjartan finds s

In this episode, Kjartan and Bolli say goodbye to Gudrun and to the safety of Iceland as they travel overseas to make a name for themselves in Norway. Unfortunately for them, Norway is in the midst of

In this episode we go back to chapter 35 to pick up on the story of the Hebridean sorcerers. I dont think youll be surprised to find out that theyre not exactly welcomed with open arms by the Icela

It's time to dive back into Laxdaela Saga! This time we're going to wander away from Olaf Peacock and his family for just a little while. Why? Because it's time to introduce Gurn svfsdttir, one o

While Andy's away, John will play...a recording of his interview with Svanhildur skarsdttir of the rni Magnsson Institute for Icelandic Studies in Reykjavik. Join us for a discussion of rni Magn