Í ljósi sögunnar is a history and current affairs podcast from Icelandic public broadcaster RÚV, hosted by Vera Illugadóttir. Each episode examines recent events and issues through a historical lens. The show has 361 episodes, releases weekly or in multi-part series, and runs about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly Icelandic history show from RÚV reaching a highly rated, engaged public broadcast audience
- 361 episodes since 2016 with a steady weekly cadence and consistent 40-minute runtime
- 438 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 409 five-star reviews
- Public broadcaster production and no sponsors to date, so a host-read spot would stand out
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, documentary, multi-part series
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- IS
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 39 to 41 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover historical events such as 'Dauði Georgi Markovs' and 'Flugránin á Dawson's Field', which include violent and political subject matter but are treated historically rather than graphically.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ruv.is/hladvarp |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1093079601 |
| RSS feed | www.ruv.is/rss/hladvarp/i-ljosi-sogunnar |
Benchmark score: 70 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dingó tók barnið | 2026-10-16 | 40 min |
| Tímúr halti IV | 2026-10-09 | 40 min |
| Tímúr halti III | 2026-10-02 | 41 min |
| Tímúr halti II | 2026-09-25 | 41 min |
| Tímúr halti I | 2026-09-18 | 41 min |
| Kaupskipið Batavía II | 2026-06-26 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Í þættinum eru atburðir og málefni líðandi stundar skoðaðir í ljósi sögunnar. Umsjón: Vera Illugadóttir.
About Í ljósi sögunnar
Í ljósi sögunnar is an Icelandic history podcast produced by RÚV, the Icelandic national broadcaster, and hosted by Vera Illugadóttir according to the feed and the show's description. Each episode examines current events and issues through a historical lens, often through multi-part series on topics such as the Georgi Markov case, Knud Rasmussen, and the Dawson's Field hijacking. The show has 361 episodes since January 2016, released roughly weekly with episodes near 40 minutes long.
The show has 438 ratings on Apple Podcasts, averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 409 five-star ratings. Its listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly adults aged 35 and over, based in Iceland. The feed and Apple Podcasts show no sponsors so far.
A host-read sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. That fits education, cultural, and publishing brands seeking a thoughtful Icelandic audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Í ljósi sögunnar can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Í ljósi sögunnar
How much does Í ljósi sögunnar charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price list from the show or RÚV.
What is Í ljósi sögunnar about?
Í ljósi sögunnar is an Icelandic podcast from RÚV that examines current events and issues through history. It features multi-part series and runs about 40 minutes per episode.
How do I contact Í ljósi sögunnar about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked.
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