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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Archaeology
A genetic study of 139 Faroese men has revealed that the Viking settlers of the Faroe Islands came from diverse Scandinavian backgrounds, distinct from those who settled in Iceland. This challenges the assumption that both regions were settled by similar Norse people, indicating a more complex Viking expansion into the North Atlantic.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
A study published in Frontiers in Genetics reveals that the Viking settlers of the Faroe Islands and Iceland came from distinct Scandinavian gene pools. Using advanced genetic analysis, researchers found that the Faroese settlers were a diverse group from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, while Icelandic settlers had a different genetic makeup. This suggests separate Viking colonization events for the two regions, challenging previous assumptions of a shared Norse origin.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Ambassador Cruise Lines has issued an apology to its passengers after one of its ships arrived at port in the Faroe Islands during a whale hunt, where dozens of pilot whales were being slaughtered. The cruise line expressed disappointment and objection to the practice, stating that sustainability is one of their core values. The government of the Faroe Islands defended the hunt, emphasizing its cultural significance and regulated nature. Ambassador Cruise Lines, in partnership with ORCA, a charity dedicated to protecting marine mammals, has been working to encourage change. The Faroe Islands government maintains that the hunt is sustainable and the meat is distributed equally among participants.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Passengers aboard a luxury cruise ship were traumatized as their vessel docked at the Faroe Islands, where locals were participating in the centuries-old tradition of grindadráp, a mass hunting event that involves the killing of dolphins. The British cruise ship operator issued an apology, expressing their objection to the practice. The hunt resulted in the slaughter of 78 long-finned pilot whales, with graphic images showing dolphins covered in blood and stuffed in bins. While the tradition is defended by locals as a means of sourcing their own food, it has faced widespread criticism from animal rights organizations. The Faroe Islands, a semi-autonomous region not part of the European Union, continue the whaling tradition without restrictions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
British cruise ship operator, Ambassador Cruise Line, has apologized after passengers on their luxury vessel witnessed the slaughter of 78 dolphins during a mass hunting event in the Faroe Islands. The centuries-old tradition, known as Grindadráp, involves the killing of marine mammals for sustenance. Animal activists and conservationists have long criticized the practice as unsustainable and cruel, calling for a boycott of the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands, a Danish territory, are not part of the European Union and the whaling traditions are likely to continue unless the island's government decides otherwise.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Insider
British cruise ship operator, Ambassador Cruise Line, has apologized after its passengers witnessed a mass hunt of dolphins in the Faroe Islands. The hunt, known as Grindadráp, is a centuries-old tradition involving the killing of marine mammals for sustenance. Animal activists and conservationists have long criticized the practice as unsustainable and cruel, calling for a boycott of the Faroe Islands. The cruise company's apology comes amid growing pressure for cruise companies to remove the Faroe Islands from their itineraries to take a stand against the controversial whaling tradition.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Photographer Andrea Gjestvang's new book, "Atlantic Cowboy," depicts the harsh and remote conditions of the Faroe Islands, a self-governing nation in the Kingdom of Denmark. The book features portraits of the islands' unmarried men, who are shown performing physically demanding jobs traditionally taken by men. The Faroe Islands have a significant gender imbalance, with just 48.2% of the population being female, posing significant societal implications. The government has invested in gender equality and employment initiatives to make the islands more appealing to women. The book also explores the Faroese identity, which celebrates virtues of strength and fortitude, particularly in men.