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Aurora's Voyage | Symphonic Metal Music (Instrumental)
zhlédnutí 659Před 21 dnem
15 minutes of powerful symphonic viking inspired metal. Three songs together, because just one isn't enough! Electric guitar, percussion, harp, piano, violin. Background vocals.
Echoes of Valhalla | Shield Maidens - Instrumental Music (Harp, Chimes, Guitar)
zhlédnutí 394Před 21 dnem
Beautiful etherial women chanting. Inspired by the medieval and viking ages.
Voyage of the Northmen | Powerful & Etherial - Instrumental Music (Drums, Violin, Harp)
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 21 dnem
Powerful, yet melodic music. Inspired by Viking warrior culture, but this one is peaceful.
Erik the Red | Part 2 - The Early Years
zhlédnutí 105Před 21 dnem
Explore the roots of Erik the Red's saga in the second episode of our documentary series. Uncover why Erik's family left Norway and how his early years in Iceland shaped the man he would become. Highlights of this episode include: The Departure: Reasons behind the family's migration from Norway. The Formation: How Erik's upbringing influenced his character and destiny. Join us to understand the...
Viking Invasion (Viking inspired heavy metal battle music - male & female vocals)
zhlédnutí 287Před 21 dnem
Heavy viking inspired music with both male and female vocals.
Erik the Red | Part 1 - Exile and Legacy
zhlédnutí 450Před měsícem
An introduction to the six part series on Erik the Red. #ErikTheRed #VikingHistory #DocumentarySeries #HistoricalExploration #Vikings #GreenlandDiscovery #MedievalHistory #Part1
Love From The Grave: The Deacon of Myrká
zhlédnutí 144Před měsícem
Follow the tragic love story between the deacon of Myrká and Guðrún of Bægisá. As their romance blooms, tragedy strikes, leading to the deacon's return from the grave. Can Guðrún break free from his haunting grip? Experience the supernatural tale of love and loss in the stunning landscapes of Iceland! #icelandicfolklore #LoveAndLoss #SupernaturalTale
URBAN LEGEND: The Merman of Lake Kleifarvatn
zhlédnutí 71Před 2 měsíci
In the eerie depths of Lake Kleifarvatn, nestled amidst the stark beauty of Iceland's wilderness, lies a chilling urban legend that has captivated locals for generations. Discover the haunting tale of the Merman, a mysterious creature said to inhabit the dark waters of the lake. Legend has it that long ago, a farmer encountered the unthinkable-a human-headed creature with a fish's tail caught i...
Urban Legend: The Ghost of Þrístapar
zhlédnutí 63Před 2 měsíci
This video briefly looks at the legend of Agnes Magnúsdóttir and Friðrik Sigurðsson, the last two people to be executed in Iceland in 1830. What is the haunting legacy that continues to horrify us to this day? Your support would be greatly appreciated. If you'd like to contribute to our channel, please become our patron here: www.patreon.com/UniquelyIceland #UrbanLegend #IcelandicFolklore #True...
Búkolla: An Icelandic Fairy Tale
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 2 měsíci
"Búkolla," is a captivating fairy tale that weaves together magic, adventure, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. Set against the Icelandic landscape, this tale follows the daring quest of a young boy and his magical cow, Búkolla, as they embark on a journey filled with challenges, enchantment, and the pursuit of courage. When Búkolla, the most cherished cow of an elderly couple, mysteriou...
52 Facts About Shield Maidens
zhlédnutí 190Před 2 měsíci
52 Facts About Shield Maidens
The Nautical Saga of Thorstein Shiver
zhlédnutí 139Před 2 měsíci
The Nautical Saga of Thorstein Shiver
The Legend of Leif Erikson
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed 3 měsíci
The Legend of Leif Erikson
The Construction of Sky Lagoon
zhlédnutí 539Před 3 měsíci
The Construction of Sky Lagoon
What Does Lava Sound Like?
zhlédnutí 83Před 3 měsíci
What Does Lava Sound Like?
Do I Really Need to Shower Naked in Public at Iceland's Hot Springs?
zhlédnutí 4,5KPřed 3 měsíci
Do I Really Need to Shower Naked in Public at Iceland's Hot Springs?
The Saga of Egil Skallagrimsson: Warrior-Poet of the Vikings
zhlédnutí 176Před 3 měsíci
The Saga of Egil Skallagrimsson: Warrior-Poet of the Vikings
The Elves of Iceland
zhlédnutí 151Před 3 měsíci
The Elves of Iceland
UFO's in Iceland: Vikings to Today
zhlédnutí 131Před 4 měsíci
UFO's in Iceland: Vikings to Today
Grindavik Volcano Erupts!
zhlédnutí 703Před 5 měsíci
Grindavik Volcano Erupts!
Icelandic Mysteries: From Chess to Worm Monsters
zhlédnutí 273Před 5 měsíci
Icelandic Mysteries: From Chess to Worm Monsters
Rapid News Update: Iceland
zhlédnutí 162Před 5 měsíci
Rapid News Update: Iceland
Top 10 Things to do in Reykjavik in Winter!
zhlédnutí 291Před 5 měsíci
Top 10 Things to do in Reykjavik in Winter!
The Christmas Cat: A Yuletide Tale
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 5 měsíci
The Christmas Cat: A Yuletide Tale
How Many Thanksgivings?
zhlédnutí 41Před 5 měsíci
How Many Thanksgivings?
Thanksgiving in Iceland?
zhlédnutí 69Před 6 měsíci
Thanksgiving in Iceland?
What's Happening in Grindavik?
zhlédnutí 4,1KPřed 6 měsíci
What's Happening in Grindavik?
Grindavik - A Town Shaped by Fire
zhlédnutí 678Před 6 měsíci
Grindavik - A Town Shaped by Fire
Majestic Icelandic Horses
zhlédnutí 305Před 6 měsíci
Majestic Icelandic Horses

Komentáře

  • @darkschneider8508
    @darkschneider8508 Před 18 dny

    Nice, sounds very promising. Music in itself is good, I like. Sound production could be improved for sure. Looking forward to new stuff 👏

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 17 dny

      Thank you for your comments. The band is called Iron & Ice. We just remastered the first album, so it sounds a lot better. It's in process of being released now...on all music apps.

  • @lucasinigaglia3055
    @lucasinigaglia3055 Před 20 dny

    Good work

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 19 dny

      Thank you. We're going to start a new channel just for the music.

    • @MNSportscardJunky
      @MNSportscardJunky Před 18 dny

      Where can one buy this?

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 17 dny

      It's in process of being released now...on all music apps. I'll send you a link or two once the album is approved.

    • @MNSportscardJunky
      @MNSportscardJunky Před 17 dny

      @@uniquelyiceland wonderful

  • @mehdibk5674
    @mehdibk5674 Před 21 dnem

    Wow ❤

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 19 dny

      Thank you! We're working on new songs now. New album coming soon.

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před 22 dny

    ❤...the ancient word is "skjaldmær", right ? I'm fifty-eight years of age, and in my life I've got to know women who demonstrate such a courage in life that you can easily think them on the battlefield, carrying a shield and a sword... shield maidens exist...

  • @Bluebelle51
    @Bluebelle51 Před 23 dny

    I love these so much the art work is amazing

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 22 dny

      Thank you for continuing to watch our content, and liking it!

  • @pete7110
    @pete7110 Před 27 dny

    I know its easy/fast to get high quality images with AI, but there are so many inaccuracies in them aha. Nice to hear the stories anyway

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 26 dny

      I agree. It's proving very difficult to find reliable photographs from the time! 🙂

    • @pete7110
      @pete7110 Před 26 dny

      @@uniquelyiceland bwaha sure.. but I'm sure google or better prompts could help

  • @Eric-yp9nc
    @Eric-yp9nc Před 28 dny

    I'm very interested in following this series of vids....I was named after him!!

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před měsícem

    ❤...I'm anxiously waiting for the WHOLE series of "Erik the Red"... please DON'T GIVE UP...❤

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 26 dny

      Thank you. Our goal is to get one part out each week. Thanks for sticking with us!

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před měsícem

    ..."Uniquely Iceland"... as said, please more about Norse mythology... this simple, short way - I'm reading books about it, but such short, good videos help get to the point...

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 29 dny

      Just short videos to provide a glimpse into mythology. We'll create longer videos on some subjects. But we can't make them all :-)

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před měsícem

    ...after my tiny knowledge of Loky, a mastery video about him... short and synthetic, offers a great first approach to him... thank You, "Unicly Iceland"...

  • @danhall2674
    @danhall2674 Před měsícem

    More like non unique AI garbage, just delete your channel

  • @LilCuteGamer
    @LilCuteGamer Před měsícem

    I lived in grindavík😢 my house has cracks in it in the living room and kitchen are HUMUNGUS ones heheheh

  • @illalima6670
    @illalima6670 Před měsícem

    Great video! I don't know anybody here in Iceland who celebrates American thanks giving, however :)

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před měsícem

      Many countries celebrate some sort of Thanksgiving. Celebrate a successful harvest, etc. It' funny that Americans do ask if other countries celebrate the American Thanksgiving. I think it's mostly American military personnel!

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před měsícem

    ❤...now I've got why the raven is always associated to Odin... I thought the raven was only a symbol... thank You... please, more on Norse mythology...

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před měsícem

      I hadn't known either until I saw the ravens as a tattoo. I thought that there has to be more to them!

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před měsícem

    ...and... can You suggest a title of a book of good old tales from Iceland ? Thank You...

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před měsícem

      I find the tales online. Yet, the last book I picked up was in a book shop in Reykjavik. It is just called Island Fairy Tales.

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před měsícem

    "Holding a Promise" ... a chilling REMINDER, that promises hold power also in death. Great tale... and, I've to think: How are we human beings in today's world ?

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před měsícem

      Today, promises are just a click away, and as easily forgotten!

  • @Bluebelle51
    @Bluebelle51 Před měsícem

    "This emnity, born out of clash of wills and a fight for honor" you left out the vomit there was a LOT of vomit involved LMAO

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před měsícem

      Longer videos, less vomit, gotcha! :-) Thanks for being a part of this channel! Is there any story you would like to hear?

    • @Bluebelle51
      @Bluebelle51 Před měsícem

      @@uniquelyiceland Ref the Sly would be good, who doesn't love a steampunk viking?

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před měsícem

      @@Bluebelle51 We started working on that one a month or so ago. Having issues getting the artwork style to be consistent.

    • @Bluebelle51
      @Bluebelle51 Před měsícem

      @@uniquelyiceland I have no doubt that it will come together when it's ready, and I eagerly await it's arrival. You just made me so happy!!!!!!

  • @Bluebelle51
    @Bluebelle51 Před měsícem

    I love the artwork, would love longer videos too

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před měsícem

      Thank you. It takes about 3 hours to produce each video minute. Trying to figure out the balance of producing shorter content frequently or producing longer content less often. We're working on Erik the Red, as six, three minute videos instead of a longer one.

    • @Bluebelle51
      @Bluebelle51 Před měsícem

      @@uniquelyiceland YAY!!!! I can't wait! I appreciate your work so much, I also understand the amount of work that goes into it That's why I love it so much

  • @MNSportscardJunky
    @MNSportscardJunky Před měsícem

    Truly love seeing these Tales pop up on my subscription listing

  • @MNSportscardJunky
    @MNSportscardJunky Před 2 měsíci

    Love when these stories are posted

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před 2 měsíci

    There were times, when tiny families had only one cow. That cow meant milk, butter, and cheese, and therefore that cow meant food, LIFE. That cow enjoyed LOVE and GRATITUDE from the family. Hence, if that only cow got lost, the tiny family would undertake anything, to get that cow back home. To me, this is the sense of the story of Búlloka: It' a story of love and gratitude...

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 2 měsíci

      You're absolutely right, I love your perspective!

    • @marcodellasanta9089
      @marcodellasanta9089 Před 2 měsíci

      @@uniquelyiceland and I think old tales contain ALWAYS powerful life lessons...❤

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤...in order to capture the sense of some things, not the mind, the HEART is needed. Those things don't need to be "understood". they have to be felt. I would like to listen to the full version of this rhyme - that with the tune...thank You...

  • @skinslayer5242
    @skinslayer5242 Před 2 měsíci

    I saw a big thing around 3 meters in Iceland, but it was for a couple of seconds then it vanished. This is not the first time that I see something like this. I have the theory that mythological creatures have lived in this world for centuries and due to humans have taken most of territory they can travel between this dimension and astral dimension.

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před měsícem

      I agree with you! That's one of the mystical things that keep us looking around all the time. What will we see next?

  • @glitterytrinket6246
    @glitterytrinket6246 Před 2 měsíci

    Voted best new channel.

  • @glitterytrinket6246
    @glitterytrinket6246 Před 2 měsíci

    Great show

  • @glitterytrinket6246
    @glitterytrinket6246 Před 2 měsíci

    Great show

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤...and, most of all, I like the goddess Freyja...❤ She is the queen of the Valkyries and yes... I was missing the connection to the Shield Maidens...❤ ...tonight I've learnt a lot☺

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 2 měsíci

      We love her too! Maybe we should do an episode on Freya. What do you think?

    • @marcodellasanta9089
      @marcodellasanta9089 Před 2 měsíci

      @@uniquelyiceland ❤...yes!!! Absolutely! And maybe present some of the BEAUTY You showed us followers in the previous short and in the video about: " 57 Facts about Shield Maidens" ...but beware: We followers want primarily to know TRUTHS - written sources and archeology - about nordic mythology... at least I'm talking of this Marco☺

  • @Bluebelle51
    @Bluebelle51 Před 2 měsíci

    You should do Njal's saga

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 2 měsíci

      We're working on this Saga now. Thank you for the suggestion!

    • @Bluebelle51
      @Bluebelle51 Před 2 měsíci

      @@uniquelyiceland I would also suggest the little known Saga of "Ref the Sly" (who doesn't love a steampunk Viking?) and I look forward to Njal's Saga This made my day!

    • @rohanwilkinson1021
      @rohanwilkinson1021 Před 2 měsíci

      According to a tragically destroyed family tree sacred rune stone I am a patronymic Thorstein and I have been trying to translate the name all I know is it contains the family deity name Thor which means thunder and the nickname stone which is about the hammer head of Thor's goat's and his wand hammer and the stone of Thor's mother Jord the earth mother who is the deity of stone and earth and mountains and the mother of many earth spirits.

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤...if nobody says "Thank You" to You, well, I'm doing it... also lots of things about nordic sagas I didn't even figure out... to me, such things are very important...❤...and also the thing of female valor in battle... ... after all life is about a battle...❤

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you very much for thanking us! It's a lot of work, so it's nice to be appreciated.

  • @MNSportscardJunky
    @MNSportscardJunky Před 2 měsíci

    Sky Lagoon was amazing

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤...I have no words... never seen so much BEAUTY...❤

  • @justinlally4471
    @justinlally4471 Před 2 měsíci

    Very good..

  • @natashaa5179
    @natashaa5179 Před 2 měsíci

    They found European remains and artifacts in Florida that date back 8 thousand years. White people were sailing the globe when the rest of the world was in diapers.

  • @necromancertns
    @necromancertns Před 2 měsíci

    From my huge family or clan to you...thank you for Making a video on my auntcesor i appreciate it

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for appreciating the video!

    • @necromancertns
      @necromancertns Před 2 měsíci

      Of course you did my family a good deed by simply posting the video and I thank you for the efforts you put into it, I hope you and your kin are doing well

    • @ItzParisHeaven
      @ItzParisHeaven Před měsícem

      OMG HI HE’S YOUR ANCESTOR TOO? I’M TRYING TO WATCH THESE VIDEOS OF HIM TO FIND OTHER RELATIVES 😂😂

  • @Oldopecyborg
    @Oldopecyborg Před 2 měsíci

    Really good video, needs more support to be honest

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! We're working on a video about his famous father. Hope you'll like that one too.

    • @Oldopecyborg
      @Oldopecyborg Před 2 měsíci

      @@uniquelyiceland I will, I don't know much bout Erik the red

  • @stevebrown6047
    @stevebrown6047 Před 3 měsíci

    Worth every penny

  • @stevebrown6047
    @stevebrown6047 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video info, nice length also.. thank you

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! We'll try to make some more longer videos once in a while. Anything you'd like us to cover?

  • @bettyboadwine4890
    @bettyboadwine4890 Před 3 měsíci

    Ahhh

  • @victorialadjadj8592
    @victorialadjadj8592 Před 3 měsíci

    Just had a chance to watch this, remember some of this tale from a book I read long ago. Think the artwork works with the story, quite dark and brooding. Look forward to more, thank you from England ❤

  • @darrenmachoke5178
    @darrenmachoke5178 Před 3 měsíci

    I thought it was bread initially.

  • @lovisahafdisardottir2229
    @lovisahafdisardottir2229 Před 3 měsíci

    Fallegt myndband

  • @MNSportscardJunky
    @MNSportscardJunky Před 3 měsíci

    I could listen to this gentleman read a boring medical journal and I'd enjoy it.

  • @dominiquetamer5138
    @dominiquetamer5138 Před 3 měsíci

    When my parents visited Iceland 35 years ago, they told me that nobody in the local population used to wear swimsuits, only French or American turists did. In northern countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, but also Latvia, Lituania, Estonia, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Austria), nudity is simply normal.

  • @LeoniFermer-vi4dc
    @LeoniFermer-vi4dc Před 3 měsíci

    When I visited Iceland I could see Trolls all over the landscape in the lava formations: paraedolia I believe this phenomenon is called!

  • @LeoniFermer-vi4dc
    @LeoniFermer-vi4dc Před 3 měsíci

    I read this saga some years ago. He fought for our Saxon king I believe. Love the illustrations! A man you wouldn't want to cross methinks!!

    • @Bluebelle51
      @Bluebelle51 Před měsícem

      Egil and his brother Thoralf both (according to the saga) with his brother being killed King Aethalstan gave Egil a golden arm ring as recompense for the loss of his brother I just listened to the audio book last week LOL

  • @victorialadjadj8592
    @victorialadjadj8592 Před 3 měsíci

    Keep going, learning lots about your beautiful country through your tales. Hugs from south of UK x❤

  • @jwalk2287
    @jwalk2287 Před 3 měsíci

    So cool!!

  • @marcodellasanta9089
    @marcodellasanta9089 Před 3 měsíci

    ❤...thank You for this video!

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching!

    • @marcodellasanta9089
      @marcodellasanta9089 Před 3 měsíci

      @@uniquelyiceland ...the tiny little I know about "trolls" is that maybe they were sick people isolated from the comminity and forced by destiny to spend their all life in the wilderness... I've seen on CZcams that maybe the word "troll" comes from the root: "tri", which means "mad"... yes... who knows ?❤

    • @victorialadjadj8592
      @victorialadjadj8592 Před 3 měsíci

      It's so interesting learning about different cultures and ideas . I'm a great grandmother, but still like to learn something new every day. We all 'think' we know about other places, people, cultures etc. If only we took a little more time and effort to actually know and understand, without trying to always implement our own agenda, what a different place this world might be! Unfortunately, there will always be those power and money hungry people, who will never ever do so. Thank you again for sharing and maybe we can start a dialogue that, even if it makes a tiny difference, will eventually be worthwhile.

  • @LeoniFermer-vi4dc
    @LeoniFermer-vi4dc Před 3 měsíci

    Love Iceland and the culture. True independent and strong people. Feel a connection although I'm Anglo-Saxon. ❤️

  • @victorialadjadj8592
    @victorialadjadj8592 Před 3 měsíci

    Love these tales, watched all the Christmas ones. Could listen to your voice all day, its so relaxing. Thank you for bringing us these facinating stories ❤

    • @uniquelyiceland
      @uniquelyiceland Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for continuing to follow us! (and for enjoying what we're creating)