The Sturlung Era: When Iceland’s Elite Families Nearly Destroyed the Country

The Sturlung Era was one of the most chaotic periods in Iceland history. Between 1220 and 1264 CE, powerful families fought for influence, civil conflict spread across the island, and the old Commonwealth system began to collapse. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the role of Snorri Sturluson, the Battle of Örlygsstaðir, the Sturlunga saga, and how internal conflict led Iceland to accept Norwegian rule.

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