Iceland: Island of Historical
Significance and Natural Beauty

First published December 10, 2000.
Heimaey Island, Vestmannaeyjar Iceland
1973 Volcanic eruption

Vikings a viking!
House burning on Heimaey Island after volcanic eruption.

"Wise in measure let each man be;
but let him not wax too wise;
for never the happiest of men is he
who knows much of many things."

Words from The Havamal.

Included in this website is a Webquest on Icelandic History: and the Role of VikingWomen.

Diana Mackiewicz, last updated Summer 2006
Faculty member of Eagle Hill School Hardwick, Massachusett

website online since January 2001

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