Iceland, a volcanic island nation tucked below the Arctic Circle with a population of less than 400,000, is proud of its democratic traditions. The Althingi, founded in 930 by Viking settlers ...

The Althingi was established by Viking settlers in the year 930. The rift valley on the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is clearly visible in ... [+] Iceland's Thingvellir ...

Ever had that niggling sense of wanderlust? The yearning for a destination that offers both serene landscapes and thrilling ...

More than 130 earthquakes were registered Tuesday at Iceland's large Bardarbunga volcano, a possible precursor to an eruption among the several scenarios being considered, the Icelandic ...