The Turkish Abductions: When Pirates Raided Iceland
About this episode
This episode explores the shocking Turkish Abductions in Iceland in 1627, detailing the raids by Barbary corsairs and the fate of captives.
The The Turkish Abductions were among the most shocking events in Iceland history. In 1627, Barbary corsairs raided Icelandic communities, killed residents, and kidnapped around 400 people into slavery. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the raids on the Vestmannaeyjar and beyond, the fate of captives like Guðríður Símonardóttir, and the real history behind one of the strangest pirate stories ever told. 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 Podcast Follow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Audible New episodes regularly. History gets weird here.
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