The History of Finland Podcast

Finland has been the worlds happiest country now eight times in a row. It all started with Friendly Vikings some 1200 years ago..Email: thofpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcast Mentioned in this episode:Viking museumSourcesEdited by Joonas Ahola & Frog, with Clive Tulley, Fibula, Fabula, Fact: The Viking Age in Finland, Finnish Literary Society, 2014Matka muinaiseen Suomeen (Journey to Ancient Finland) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode which is "also a Tom Cruise movie.. of sorts!" This is the first of maybe 3 or 4 special episodes on Finnish minorities. In this episode we will introduce the Sami people.Welcome back! Email: thofpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcastMentioned in this episode:PulttiboisPetra Laiti TwitterSami National Anthem ILO 169Cyberpunk 2077Running sound from Zapsplat.comSourcesSamuli Aikio, Marjut Huuskonen, Eva Lettinen, Sukelluksia Saamelaisten ja Suomalaisten Suhteisiin, Raakku Kustannus, 2016Pekka Isaksson, Jouko Jokisalo, Historian Lisälehtiä: Suvaitsevaisuuden ongelma ja vähemmistöt kansallisessa historiassa, Like Kustannus, 2005Veli-Pekka Lehtola, The Sámi People: Traditions in Transition, University of Alaska Press, 2004Kukka Ranta, Jaana Kanninen, Vastatuuleen: Saamen Kansan Pakkosuomalaistamisesta, Kustantamo S&S, Helsinki 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we take a little break from our usual chronological narrative, (Next surprise episode or two) let's take a look what proto-Finns were doing before "Viking Age". We have mysteries, more Tolkien (he was fan of Finnish language after all!), Finnish weapon Angon and much more! Email: thofpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcast Mentioned in this episode:Varkaus FennoscandiaVöyrin KäldamäkiKäldamäki 3D-Face reconstruction Cassiodorus and ProcopiousMerovingi family Eura-KöyliöAngon SpearLeväluhtaIsrael AlftanusNature magazine  SourcesIlari Aalot, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017Georg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015Juha Hurme, Niemi, Teos, 2017Eino Jutikkala, Kauko Pirinen, A History of Finland, Translated from Finnish by Paul Sjöblom, WS Bookwell Oy, 2003David Kirby, A Concise History of Finland, Cambridge University Press, 2006Henrik Meinaner A History of Finland, Translated from Swedish by Tom Geddes, C. Hurst & Co., 2011Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know you’re waiting for Romans and we have them, kind of! Finland was at best in the Roman Empires periphery, but most likely in Romans margins. Finland of course never was a province of Roman Empire, but we have a slice in the coast, that did inhabit people with their cultural influence at least.  Bit more about ceramics too, since it is the last time they play bigger role in our Story. Vikings have to wait their turn for bit more.Email: thofpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcast Mentioned in this episode:Tacitus (Germania)The Roman Army at War: 100 BC - 200ADThe History of Rome (Marcomannic Wars, Episode 93)Mythologia Fennica (Folklore about cupstones) SourcesIlari Aalot, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017Georg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015Eino Jutikkala, Kauko Pirinen, A History of Finland, Translated from Finnish by Paul Sjöblom, WS Bookwell Oy, 2003Henrik Meinaner A History of Finland, Translated from Swedish by Tom Geddes, C. Hurst & Co., 2011Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finland has her first taste of Civilization. In this episode we meet a lot of rocks and metals. Some of our rocks are World Famous! We cover the Bronze age to the beginning of Iron Age. We also just hit our 500 download milestone, so thank you all for listening! Email: thofpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcast Mentioned in this episode:https://freesound.org/people/ShadyDave/sounds/325611/ (Piano jingle in the "Bison story" is by: Shady Dave - My love (piano loop)Bialowieza Forest Finnish UNESCO sitesKing’s graveSammalahdenmäkiSeima axesPalstave bladesTextile Ceramics SourcesIlari Aalot, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017Georg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015Eino Jutikkala, Kauko Pirinen, A History of Finland, Translated from Finnish by Paul Sjöblom, WS Bookwell Oy, 2003Henrik Meinaner A History of Finland, Translated from Swedish by Tom Geddes, C. Hurst & Co., 2011Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time we wrap up stone age and prepare to adventure to bronze age on our next episode. We take closer look at housing, farming and something called Battle Axe culture and “giants churches”. Episode is a bit shorter due the remaking of the older episodes as well. Email for the podcast is thofpodcast@gmail.comMentioned in this episode:Cows let to summer pastures The History of Finland site Corded Ware ceramic/ Battle Axe cultureMonty Python (What have Romans ever done for us?)Pöljä group (ceramics)Kiukainen cultureThe two main groups of ceramics from the period of this episode are:Corded Ware ceramic/ Battle Axe culture (2800-2300 BCE) found mostly in Southwestern Finland and Southern Ostrobothnia.Late Stone age ceramic (3300-1800 BCE) mostly found from Southwestern Finland SOURCESGeorg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019Ilari Aalto, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our story we journey deeper into the woods and find out what our earthlings were doing in the beginning of the new stone age. Did things change from Mesolithic to Neolithic and if so, how?Email for the podcast is thofpodcast@gmail.comMentioned in this episode:SalpausselkäOperation ChasticeTreaty of Nöteborg (1323)Henrik Gabriel PorthanKierikkiJäkärlän ryhmä (group)Jean SibeliusGiant's churches The two main groups of ceramics from the period of this episode are:Comb Ceramic (5200-3250 BCE) found mostly in Southern Finland, Asbestos Ceramic (4600-2500 BCE) mostly found from Eastern Finland. These in turn include sub ceramic groups. SOURCESGeorg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015Juha Hurme, Niemi, Teos, 2017Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019Ilari Aalot, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017Markku Liuskari, Hannele Palo, Vesa Vihervä, Forum V: Ruotsin Itämaasta Suomeksi, Otava, 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened in the peninsula, now called Finland when the last ice age ended 12 000 years ago? Tune in to find out! We cover the culture, diet, and the habits of this stone age people living on this swampy patch of land. Mentioned in this episode:Das BootLaboe Naval MemorialWolf CaveFacebook post with pictures of seas / lakesEl CapitanSapmiAntrea NetSuomusjärvi cultureSOURCESGeorg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015Juha Hurme, Niemi, Teos, 2017Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the History of Finland podcast. In this short introduction episode I'll cover the basics like what the podcast is and why do I make it. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!Email for the podcast is thofpodcast@gmail.comNB, All the episodes had a facelift (new recording, added narrative, tidying the text etc.) on the 2nd of May, 2020!Podcasts mentioned in this episode:The History of Rome Revolutions The History of the World Footnoting History Partial Historians History is Sexy Books/people mentioned in this episode were:Daniel Juslenius - Vanha ja Uusi Turku (Aboa Vetus et Nova)Henrik Gabriel Porthan (Finnish Livy)Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen - Oppikirja Suomen kansan historiassa (1869–1873)Mannerheim Minna Canth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.