Sweden seems to be stuck in a loop in the early 1500s: there's internal conflict, and there's conflict with Denmark. After their villages have been ravaged by Danish troops, a group of peasants writes to the regent saying "such fire and plunder was not useful", which is the understatement of the age. We also see someone get a new job, but not for long...
Meanwhile, we also address the confusion around Sweden and Switzerland - here's a link to the video we mention in the episode!
And for those of you who want to check out the wreck of the Gribshunden ship that we mention in the episode, you can find that here.
S10. The Drama of 1973
100. Gustav Vasa Becomes King
99. Gustav Vasa's University Reunion
98. The Stockholm Bloodbath
97. Kristian vs Sten, Again
96. Removing the Archbishop
94. Sweden’s Battle Bishop
93. Pop Goes the Viborg
92. The Arrival of the Printing Press
91. The Battle of Brunkeberg
90. Guess Who’s Back, Back Again?
89. Have We Said This Before?
88. Pirates Gonna Pirate
87. Norway in the Middle
86. A Trip to Medieval Östergötland
85. Finally, a King Chris
84. A Swede’s Home is his Castle
S9. A Cross-over Kalmar Union Special
83. KKB Tidies Up
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