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A fun history podcast chronologically charting Swedish history in a light-hearted and conversational way. Each week we introduce a new step along our journey through the history of Sweden, from the Stone Age to the modern day. Vikings included. Now also judging and ranking all of Sweden's rulers in our new podcast Kingdom: Swedish Rulers!
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Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
After securing himself as the ruler of Sweden, with a few bloodbaths on the way, Karl turns his attention to foreign policy. Karl is worried Poland will attack Sweden if he doesn't attack first, so off to Estonia it is! We'll see a trumpeter, Scottish mercenaries and bad weather play important roles.
You can find out more information about the podcast on our website, send us an email and follow us on social media here:
P.S. If you like A Flatpack History of Sweden, how about you check out Kingdom: Swedish Rulers? We're ranking all the Swedish kings, queens and regents, wherever you find your podcasts!
6 days ago
6 days ago
After bloodbaths, battles and more letters than we can count, you'd think Sweden would be ready to get the crown on Karl. But is Karl himself even ready and willing? There are always negotations between a monarch and the country about how they are going to rule, but this current process verges on the ridiculous thanks to a would-be king ready to throw a tantrum at any moment!
You can find out more information about the podcast on our website, send us an email and follow us on social media here:
P.S. If you like A Flatpack History of Sweden, how about you check out Kingdom: Swedish Rulers? We're ranking all the Swedish kings, queens and regents, wherever you find your podcasts!