Since the settlement (in the 9th century), Icelanders have found themselves engaged in a relentless struggle to come to terms with the rugged environment in which they live. Sheep were the key to the nation’s survival, providing generations of Icelanders not only with food but also with wool as protection from the biting cold Read the full story

Many Icelanders are commemorating the 2009 Thanksgiving celebrations this weekend by holding various parties and serving traditional U.S and Icelandic cuisine for travellers from across the Atlantic. Read the full story