Summary: Today I chat with Dr. Vésteinn Ólason former director of the Arni Magnusson Institute, the foremost repository of old Icelandic manuscripts. He is also a retired professor of literature and an author who has written numerous books on literary history and criticism. We discuss the life and work of medieval Icelandic historian Snorri Sturluson.<br> <br> Referenced in Today’s Episode:<br> <br> <a href="https://www.arnastofnun.is/is">Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies</a><br> <br> Follow The History of Vikings on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ"> YouTube</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en"> Twitter</a>, and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/"> Instagram</a>.<br> <br> Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries <a href="mailto:noah@thehistoryofvikings.com">noah@thehistoryofvikings.com</a><br> <br> <a href="https://danheimmusic.com/">Music: Danheim – Framganga</a>
