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Iceland’s Peaceful Religious Shift in 1000 CE | The Most Unusual Conversion in History

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The Conversion of Iceland to Christianity is one of the most unique events in history. Around the year 1000 CE, Iceland peacefully transitioned from Norse paganism to Christianity after a decision made at the Icelandic Althing. Led by the lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði, the entire society agreed to adopt Christianity to avoid conflict and maintain unity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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