RÚV English Radio

Episode 550 - HÆLIÐ

Today on RÚV English Radio, the remarkable (and strangely unknown) story of how tuberculosis claimed the lives of five thousand Icelanders over five decades.

The Hælið museum and cafe (https://www.facebook.com/haelid.is/) just south of Akureyri details how this terrible disease was dealt with in the north of Iceland, right up until the point in the 70s when suitable medication finally became available.

Darren met museum owner and founder María Pálsdóttir.

RÚV English Radio can be heard freely around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, language, events, people, places & more - in English.

Find this and previous shows & podcasts here, Spotify, Apple, and all podcast places.

RÚV English Radio, from Iceland's national broadcasting service, RÚV.

Email [e-mail] or find us on Facebook.

Frumflutt

19. mars 2025

Aðgengilegt til

Rennur ekki út

Every weekday you can find a brand new radio show from RÚV English Radio, right here.

We cover everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, language, events, people, places and more.

Hear a new programme, in English, every day, on RÚV English Radio - part of Iceland's national broadcasting service, RÚV.

If you have an idea for a show, or just want to get in touch, email anytime - [e-mail]