Erla Hulda Halldórsdóttir

Erla Hulda Halldórsdóttir is a professor of history at the University of Iceland, renowned for her research on women's history and lesser-known figures. She recently received the 2024 Recognition from Hagþenki for her book 'Strá fyrir straumi – ævi Sigríðar Pálsdóttur 1809-1871', which explores the life of Sigríð Pálssdóttir, an obscure woman from the 19th century whose contributions have often been overlooked. Her work emphasizes the importance of documenting women's stories and history.