One thousand years have elapsed since the historic events recounted in „The Saga of Burnt Niall“ took place at Bergthorshvoll in the south of Iceland. The saga deals with the process of blood feuds in the Icelandic Free State where minor insults to one‘s honor could lead to destructive and prolonged bloodshed. In the saga 100 armed men attack the farm as a part of a cycle of killing and vengeance.
The Saga of Burnt Niall
September 23rd, 2011 
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702 viewsAmnesty International 50th Anniversary
September 23rd, 2011 srmodh 555 views
Amnesty International is an international organization fighting for human rights all around the world. Amnesty was founded in 1961 by Peter Benenson, a Bristish lawyer. The organization is concerned with human rights regardless of politics, religious matters or ideology. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Price in 1977. The emblem for Amnesty which was designed by Diana Redhouse is based on a candle encircled in barbed wire. The origin of Amnesty can be traced to Mr. Benenson‘s campaign for human rights in connection with the imprisonment of Portuguese students that had been arrested for protesting against the infringement of political freedom.
Historical Organs – Plasy
September 23rd, 2011 srmodh 520 views
The organ at the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady in the Cistercian Monastery in Plasy is a unique early Baroque instrument. Built in 1688 by leading Czech organ builder Abraham Stark from Loket, it had 29 registers and is still counted among the largest organs in the Czech Republic. The first large restoration event in the late 18th century involved a significant change of the overall shape of the instrument. The next partial restoration came in the early 20th century.
50th Anniversary of Jersey’s Finance Industry
September 23rd, 2011 srmodh 758 views
2011 marks the 50th anniversary of Jersey’s modern financial services industry when the Island first began to export its financial expertise and intellectual capital to the world.
A particular gravure printing effect together with a silver embossing gives the Miniature Sheet the appearance of a bank note.
Malta – Iceland Joint issue
September 22nd, 2011 srmodh 704 views
Malta Post issued a Joint Stamp Issue with Iceland featuring ‘Fishing Villages’ as a common theme between the two islands.
Iceland – Malta Joint Issue
September 22nd, 2011 srmodh 527 views
Iceland and Malta are the northernmost and southernmost islands in Europe. Fishing has been the main source of revenue for centuries on these two islands. Iceland Post and Malta Post are now collaborating on a joint stamp issue occasioned by this relationship with fishing towns as the motif. The town of Húsavík is the motif of the Icelandic minisheet while the Maltese one depicts the town of Mgarr, Gozo.
