Saturday 22.th of February, we will be having some very interesting lectures in the old school house in Reykholt, from 13 to 17 oclock. Lecturers are Kevin and Michèle Hayeur Smith, their lectures will be in English.
Kevin Smith: "Den of Thieves or the Temple of Doom?" Recent Archaeological Investigations in Surtshellir, and Excavations at the Eagle’s Home: Archaeological Investigations at Gilsbakki in Hvítársíða, 2008-2009 ( Kevin is an archaeologist and has done research in “Surtshellir” since 1987).
Michèle Hayeur Smith: "Spin me a Yarn, Weave Me a Tale" ; Textiles, Women and Cloth in Iceland, AD 874-1800. Main focus will be on the part of the study, which gives us a picture of the history of textiles and clothing from the settlement until 1800, Michéle has devoted herself to this work in particular.
Hildur Hákonardóttir, she will be telling us about ancient textiles.
Árni Hjartarson (geologists): "Hallmundarhraun" and volcanic activity in sagas.
Heimir Palsson ( literary) : "Surtur" and volcanc activity.
The lectures are free of charge, refreshments in coffee break for 500 kr.
My name is Sigrun Guttormsdóttir Þormar. I live inBorgarfjord west Iceland, where I work as a project leader at the cultural medieval center Snorrastofa in Reykholt. For those that don't know, Reykholt was the home of Snorri Sturluson, medieval writer and poet whom lived in Reykholt from 1206 to 1241. He was the author of the Edda, Heimskringla (History of the kings of Norway) and Egils Saga Skallagrimsson. For me Snorri is the most amazing employer whom I proudly serve and constantly present in my every day life! He is absolutely still going strong at 835 years of age. Please come and visit us at www.snorrastofa.is. We are open all weekdays during the winter and all days during summer. We have an exhibition about Snorri Sturluson and offer lectures for groups. Hope to see you soon :)
