Episode 1b: Medieval Iceland - Conflict, Conversion, and Collapse

13/09/2013 48 min
Episode 1b: Medieval Iceland - Conflict, Conversion, and Collapse

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In this second part of our first episode, we explore the socio-political structure of Commonwealth Iceland, its conversion to Christianity, and the end of the Commonwealth era. How does a man kill his enemy politely? Why was Iceland's religious future decided under a blanket fort? Who killed Snorri Sturluson in the basement with the knife? And what happens when John lets his sheep loose on Andy's lawn? Find out here!

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