A Flatpack History of Sweden

This time we finish off our look into everyday life during the 1600s in Sweden. How did Swedes relate to their own bodies, what was transportation like and what about writing letters and spreading news? We'll look into all of this and more!  You can find out more information about the podcast and our sister podcast Kingdom: Swedish Rulers on our website, or send us an email or follow us on social media here: Facebook Bluesky Twitter

It is time for the first part of our look into everyday life in the 1600s. We look at religion, guilds, paying (and avoiding) tax, and how the recent reforms in Sweden were changing the relationship people had with the state and church. Come back for part two next time! You can find out more information about the podcast and our sister podcast Kingdom: Swedish Rulers on our website, or send us an email or follow us on social media here: Facebook Bluesky Twitter

Gustaf Adolf and his chancellor Axel Oxenstierna are busy ruling Sweden, but also collecting their frequent sailor points as they sail back and forth across the Baltic Sea. They're dealing with reform at home and expansion abroad, with war upon war for the king to pursue. But most importantly, will he let some of his soldiers keep a few small cows?? You can find out more information about the podcast and our sister podcast Kingdom: Swedish Rulers on our website, or send us an email or follow us on social media here: Facebook Bluesky Twitter

Välkommen till Göteborg - Welcome to Gothenburg! Sweden's modern day second largest city has taken 134 episodes to appear, but when it does, it is a fun entrance. We see the Dutch digging canals, the king ordering constructions and a tumultuous time trying to establish Swedish presence on the west coast. But it will all be worth it! We also take the time to answer a listener's question about the origin of Swedish surnames, so listen to the end for that. You can find out more information about the podcast and our sister podcast Kingdom: Swedish Rulers on our website, or send us an email or follow us on social media here: Facebook Bluesky Twitter

Sweden's most famous administrator grabs the reins of Sweden and starts to rewrite how the country does business. Everything is up for debate under Axel Oxenstierna; new economic policies, the courts, working hours in the chancellery and much more. We'll also hear about how he hosts Sweden's first trade conference, struggles with gout and finds time to grow a big family! Here is the link to the metallurgy documentary on YouTube we mentioned. You can find out more information about the podcast and our sister podcast Kingdom: Swedish Rulers on our website, or send us an email or follow us on social media here: Facebook Bluesky Twitter