The full history of the Faroe Islands — from Irish monks in the 6th century to Viking Norse settlers around 825 AD, Danish rule, the Faroese flag (Merkið), World War II occupation, and modern self-governance within the Kingdom of Denmark. The Løgting parliament has operated since the Viking age, making it one of the oldest parliaments in the world.
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From the first Irish monks braving the North Atlantic to a modern self-governing nation — the remarkable story of the Faroe Islands.