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.
32. Four Murders and a Funeral
31. Sverker
30. Queens, Rebels and Crusades
29. Christianity Spreads Its Wings
28. 50 Years and 10 Reigns
27. The Sons of Olof Skötkonung
26. Enter the High Middle Ages
25. One Year Anniversary!!
S2. Swedish Urban Bomb Shelters
24. Sigtuna - Sweden's Oldest Town
23. Olof Skötkonung - The First Swedish King!
22. Erik Segersäll - The First Swedish King?
21. Wrapping Up the Viking Age
20. Viking Sites in Stockholm
19. Viking Religion and Beliefs
18. Stories of Viking Women
17. Viking Women Part Two
16. Viking Women Part One
News Update
15. Igor, a Viking Ruler in Kiev
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