New power elite emerged in medieval Iceland as the island became Norwegian
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 18:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
As Iceland became part of the Norwegian kingship 1262, a new power structure in the shape of an Icelandic aristocracy appointed by the king of Norway was established, according to recent research that sheds light on a period in the Icelandic history that previously has not received its due attention.