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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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S9. A Cross-over Kalmar Union Special

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07/21/23 • 40 min

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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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07/21/23 • 40 min

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79. The Hansa Finally Snap

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04/16/23 • 51 min

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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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04/16/23 • 51 min

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89. Have We Said This Before?

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10/08/23 • 51 min

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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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10/08/23 • 51 min

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83. KKB Tidies Up

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07/16/23 • 49 min

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Erik Puke is dead and with his death the peasant revolt he led dies down. The Swedish council meets in Strängnäs to try and solve the "peasant problem" once and for all, putting a number of restrictions on those they looked down on. But will this just mean that the nobility will start fighting amongst themselves about who gets to take advantage of the situation?

We then cover a brilliant Danish insult as King Erik gets into more trouble, this time with politicians from Sweden's neighbour.

You can find Roberto's Tsar Power on Twitter here, as well as The History of Saqartvelo Georgia.

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07/16/23 • 49 min

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80. The Engelbrekt Rebellion

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05/21/23 • 41 min

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We're back with the chronological narrative and things start piling up for King Erik. He clearly didn't listen to this episode's Swedish Phrase of the Week... Without Queen Filippa keeping an eye on Swedish public opinion, discontent spills over into outright rebellion, led by a man so good they named him twice, Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson. But is it possible to rebel against a King of three realms and what should the rebellion's plan be called? We discuss all this and more!

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05/21/23 • 41 min

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72. How I Met Your Herring

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01/08/23 • 45 min

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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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01/08/23 • 45 min

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78. Filippa in Charge

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04/02/23 • 37 min

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Last time we saw King Erik head out on a trip across Europe, looking for marriage alliances and help with Slesvig, before spending some quality time in Jerusalem. Whilst he is away, Queen Filippa takes the reins in Scandinavia. For almost two years she rules the Kalmar Union, introducing new coins and travels a lot around the realm.

We have also had the pleasure recently of featuring on the great Presidencies of the United States podcast, in a special episode rating the life and career of Attorney General Caesar A Rodney! Check out the episode here and follow Jerry and Presidencies on Facebook and Twitter.

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04/02/23 • 37 min

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77. Erik on Tour

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03/19/23 • 36 min

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Knowing he has a competent Queen back home, Erik can afford to go on a long road trip! He's heading off to Jerusalem, but on the way he wants to get some help with Slesvig from his cousin, the Holy Roman Empire strongman Sigismund. He's also in the market for a marriage alliance and more than happy to invite himself to some parties along the way, so he's got a busy journey ahead of him!

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03/19/23 • 36 min

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S8. Diego’s Pet Project

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05/07/23 • 38 min

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After some excellent listener feedback, we're righting a wrong and focusing on animals throughout Swedish history. We start by looking at the lives of animals during the current period of the podcast, investigating what pigs, sheep, horses, dogs and other animals were up to in the medieval period. We then look at some famous royal horses and examine an English dog scandal with a bit of a Swedish twist!

Note: This episode was originally released on 30th April 2023 but due to an editing error it is now being republished.

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05/07/23 • 38 min

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82. Splits in the Revolt

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06/18/23 • 52 min

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The revolt that is tearing Sweden apart is starting to split apart, just like Engelbrekt's head. There are now two distinct groups, with the high nobility being led by Karl Knutsson Bonde, with Erik Puke taking up Engelbrekt's cause of wanting lower taxes for the peasants. Forget about King Erik, the real dispute is internally within the rebellion!

We also hear about the wonderful life journey of a man who went from from young nobleman, to murderer, to fugitive, to pirate, back to being nobleman again, and then councillor and a lawman. Exhausting stuff!

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06/18/23 • 52 min

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How many episodes does A Flatpack History of Sweden have?

A Flatpack History of Sweden currently has 103 episodes available.

What topics does A Flatpack History of Sweden cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History 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 47 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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