# The Basque Whalers Massacre: Iceland’s Darkest Forgotten Story

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Podcast: [The Strange History Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497)
Published: 2026-07-16T04:05:02+00:00
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The The Basque Whalers Massacre was one of the darkest events in Iceland history. After Basque whaling crews were shipwrecked in the Westfjords in 1615, local authorities organized hunts that led to the deaths of 32 stranded sailors. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore Basque whaling history, survival in the North Atlantic, fear, scarcity, and the legacy of a tragedy remembered for centuries. 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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