History of the Faroe Islands

Skibidi vibes from the 6th century when Irish monks hit the Faroe Islands, calling it the land of sheep and birds. Vikings rolled in during the 9th century, naming it Føroyar, and the Nordic culture started to pop off. Tórshavn, the capital, is where the Løgting, one of the oldest parliaments in the game, was established. Fast forward to the 14th century, the Kalmar Union had the islands linked with Denmark-Norway. After the royal trade monopoly ended in 1856, the export fishing industry went full sigma mode, sparking growth and autonomy. Now, the Faroes are lowkey thriving with their unique culture and language.