Iceland
The Hidden Folk: Do Icelanders Believe In Elves?
Huldufólk. The Hidden Folk. The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with…
The Elf Situation: Rare Sightings and Unfortunate Events
Well, folks, Christmas is over and the year is winding down. But, as much as you might like to think…
The Lagarfljót Worm is Real! Well, Maybe.
According to Iceland Review, a “truth commission” has officially decided that the country’s resident lake monster, Lagarfljótsormurinn, is real. The…
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Legacy
Iceland’s Elf Lady and the Friends of the Lava
Do you believe in elves? Visit Iceland, and you might be surprised at how people answer that question. A survey…
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Legacy
Unidentified “Creature” Caught On Film In Lough Foyle
A film crew claims to have caught a “monster” on video while shooting at Lough Foyle (or Loch Foyle) in…
Missing Woman In Iceland Searches For Herself
Let’s take a break from all the sciencey science and head back over to Iceland for a moment, where something…
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Legacy
The Icelandic Elf School, And A Word Of Warning
Since 1991, the Icelandic Elf School (or Álfaskólinn) has held classes on all sorts of mysterious creatures in Iceland, from…
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Science & Tech
The 1783 Laki Eruption: Iceland At The End Of The World
In southern Iceland, there are fissures surrounding the Laki mountain called Lakagígar. They’re part of a volcanic system that includes…
The Lagarfljótsormur, Iceland’s Lake Monster
Ah, Iceland. I’ve seriously developed a fascination with this country over the past few months. It’s just an incredibly interesting…
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Science & Tech
On the Geology of Iceland
The characters in Jules Verne’s A Journey To The Center Of The Earth begin their perilous voyage in Iceland, where…