Whilst Kings Kristian and KKB battled it out for the control of Sweden and Norway in the last episode, one Norwegian nobleman was busy playing an interesting in Norwegian society at the time.
We look at the life of Olav Nilsson Skanke and his indefatigable wife Elise, how their actions fit into the grand story of the Kalmar Union and why their relationship with the Hansa in particular was something to remember! It's a blockbuster ride, so strap in...
33. Welcome to Stockholm!
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
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