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A Flatpack History of Sweden

A Flatpack History of Sweden

A Flatpack History of Sweden

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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!
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A Flatpack History of Sweden - 79. The Hansa Finally Snap

79. The Hansa Finally Snap

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04/16/23 • 51 min

This time we focus on King Erik's disastrous war with Holstein over Slesvig, as things take a turn for the worse when the Hansa join in. Queen Filippa helps out with the war effort and tries to get the discontented Swedes on side, before an unfortunate event means she is unable to help as the situation deteriorates...

We then end the episode with a look at archery in naval combat and what life might have been like for your average Hansa merchant sailing the Baltic sea.

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A Flatpack History of Sweden - S9. A Cross-over Kalmar Union Special

S9. A Cross-over Kalmar Union Special

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07/21/23 • 40 min

It’s time for a surprise special episode, on a Friday no less!

We’re so happy to have teamed up with Mikael from The Scandinavian History Podcast. We’ve both spent so much time recently talking about the Kalmar Union and so we thought that we would mark the 500th anniversary of Sweden leaving the Union (spoilers!) by looking into a crystal ball to see what might have happened had the Union survived any longer than it did. Was the collapse of the Kalmar Union even a good thing anyway?

Check out Mikael’s podcast The Scandinavian History Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

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A Flatpack History of Sweden - 89. Have We Said This Before?

89. Have We Said This Before?

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10/08/23 • 51 min

This episode feels a bit like déjà vu, as all sides in Scandinavia recycle plans they've used before. Once again, there's conflict with Denmark, the nobility in in disagreement, the peasants revolt, and guess what - KKB is back!

This is the podcast you're looking for, just with a fancy new logo. Hope you like it!

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A Flatpack History of Sweden - S10. The Drama of 1973

S10. The Drama of 1973

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04/21/24 • 53 min

To celebrate our 100th regular episode, here's Special Episode 10! This time we cover just a couple of weeks in 1973. There's a big hostage situation in a bank, royal drama and a General Election! Somehow Swedes managed to process all these dramatic events over one late summer in the early 1970s.

Thank you to everyone for being on this journey with us!

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A Flatpack History of Sweden - 85. Finally, a King Chris

85. Finally, a King Chris

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08/13/23 • 48 min

King Kristoffer is on the throne! Of Denmark at least... There will be some wrangling with the council first, before he can ascend the throne of Sweden and the Kalmar Union can once again be under the rule of one monarch.
We dedicate an entire episode to the reign of Chris' namesake king, looking at who he was, what he did, and if the introduction of a new law code is really as boring as it may sound at first.

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A Flatpack History of Sweden - 72. How I Met Your Herring

72. How I Met Your Herring

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01/08/23 • 45 min

Of course the first episode back after a Swedish Christmas has to include a healthy dose of herring! We round off the 1300s with a quick tale about Novgorod and more developments on Gotland, before diving into the great herring markets of Skåne to start off the new century. The 1400s was a time of great trade in Skåne and herring was of vital importance to the entire Kalmar Union. What happened if you tried to salt your own fish or carried your herring around in a bag? Find out here!

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A Flatpack History of Sweden - 90. Guess Who’s Back, Back Again?

90. Guess Who’s Back, Back Again?

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10/22/23 • 47 min

KKB as King, peasants revolting, marriage alliances, political bishops, regents, splits in the nobility, angry Danes, oh, and a plague. This episode has it all! Listen for more details!

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A Flatpack History of Sweden - 100. Gustav Vasa Becomes King

100. Gustav Vasa Becomes King

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04/07/24 • 54 min

In our 100th regular episode, Gustav Vasa and his merry band of Swedish rebels take on King Kristian and the Danes in a war that will see shifting allegiances, the nobility and peasants fighting side by side once more, and eventually even the birth of the Swedish Navy. King Kristian on the other hand, faces troubles on all fronts and eventually Gustav will take the throne. Is this what spells the end of the Kalmar Union once and for all?

To celebrate the 100th episode, there's a particularly funny blooper left in at the end.

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A Flatpack History of Sweden - 99. Gustav Vasa's University Reunion

99. Gustav Vasa's University Reunion

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03/24/24 • 51 min

The dust has settled on the Stockholm Bloodbath and King Kristian continues his early reign with more bloodshed. He thinks he has Sweden under his thumb but he has hasn't counted on the return of one young nobleman. After escaping custody thanks to a sneaky ruse, Gustav Vasa tries to gather support for a rebellion by visiting his old uni friends and even has to escape through a toilet at one point to avoid the King's men. But will the peasants of Sweden unite behind this ambitious, snowshoe-wearing rebel leader?

Here is the painting we mention in the episode.

And here is the museum we mention that is older than the USA!

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A Flatpack History of Sweden - 84. A Swede’s Home is his Castle

84. A Swede’s Home is his Castle

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07/30/23 • 51 min

To arms, all guards to the battlements!

Castles have become increasingly important over the last century or so in our story and it is time we look into them in a bit more detail. How were castles built, what purpose did they serve and who worked and lived in them? We look into castles and fortresses in medieval Sweden and focus on a few examples to get a bit more colour on these unique locations in the storyline.

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FAQ

How many episodes does A Flatpack History of Sweden have?

A Flatpack History of Sweden currently has 130 episodes available.

What topics does A Flatpack History of Sweden cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on A Flatpack History of Sweden?

The episode title 'S9. A Cross-over Kalmar Union Special' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on A Flatpack History of Sweden?

The average episode length on A Flatpack History of Sweden is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of A Flatpack History of Sweden released?

Episodes of A Flatpack History of Sweden are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of A Flatpack History of Sweden?

The first episode of A Flatpack History of Sweden was released on Feb 8, 2020.

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