https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden en-gb Podomatic RSS Generator Mon, 12 Dec 2022 04:54:12 +0000 sweden, ,history,History Copyright 2022 pompeomatte A weekly podcast (and blog) giving an overwiew on Swedish history from the viking ages. episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/85/5b/55/erika-sandstrom/1400x1400_10169720.jpg https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden pompeomatte A weekly podcast (and blog) giving an overwiew on Swedish history from the viking ages. https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-26T22_16_21-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-07-26T22_16_21-07_00 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 05:16:21 +0000 2015-07-27 2015-07-27 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-07-26T22_16_21-07_00 pompeomatte 899 The 18th century is generally associated with enlightenment, philospphy and science. In science Sweden followed the trend with internationally famed scientists as Linné, Celcius and Wargentin. The 18th century is generally associated with enlightenment, philospphy and science. In science S... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-20T22_25_15-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-07-20T22_25_15-07_00 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 05:25:15 +0000 2015-07-21 2015-07-21 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-07-20T22_25_15-07_00 pompeomatte 807 The 18th century saw new deals in economy. Manufactures grew, albeit not to an extent that we can talk about industrialisation. State-supported reform in agriculture also made productivity rise. The 18th century saw new deals in economy. Manufactures grew, albeit not to an extent that we can... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-13T23_06_32-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-07-13T23_06_32-07_00 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 06:06:32 +0000 2015-07-14 2015-07-14 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-07-13T23_06_32-07_00 pompeomatte 914 Dreams about reclaiming the territories lost to Russia in 1721 led to war in 1741. The result was not impressive. Sweden not only lost even more territories but also had to accept an heir to the throne of Russia's chosing. Dreams about reclaiming the territories lost to Russia in 1721 led to war in 1741. The result was... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-05T22_15_50-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-07-05T22_15_50-07_00 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:15:50 +0000 2015-07-06 2015-07-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-07-05T22_15_50-07_00 pompeomatte 967 Yes - Sweden had colonies. Small and shortlived, but still Sweden did hold land in North America, the West Indies and Africa. Yes - Sweden had colonies. Small and shortlived, but still Sweden did hold land in North America,... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-06-29T03_08_56-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-29T03_08_56-07_00 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:08:56 +0000 2015-06-29 2015-06-29 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-29T03_08_56-07_00 pompeomatte 638 After the death of Karl XII a war weary Sweden entered into hard peace treaties and reformed government. After the death of Karl XII a war weary Sweden entered into hard peace treaties and reformed gove... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-06-21T21_16_22-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-21T21_16_22-07_00 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 04:16:22 +0000 2015-06-22 2015-06-22 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-21T21_16_22-07_00 pompeomatte 800 During the "long 17th century", from 1560-1718, Sweden had seen far more years of war than of peace. How could Sweden afford this, and what was the price? During the "long 17th century", from 1560-1718, Sweden had seen far more years of war than of pea... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-06-14T22_07_01-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-14T22_07_01-07_00 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 05:07:01 +0000 2015-06-15 2015-06-15 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-14T22_07_01-07_00 pompeomatte 1082 In 1707 Karl attacked Russia, but was hampered by insufficient support and Russian winter. Instead the army turned southeast, to Ukraine, where it was defeated at Poltava in 1709. In 1707 Karl attacked Russia, but was hampered by insufficient support and Russian winter. Instea... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-06-08T02_42_31-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-08T02_42_31-07_00 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:42:31 +0000 2015-06-08 2015-06-08 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-08T02_42_31-07_00 pompeomatte 725 Karl XII was deemed mature enough to be king only 15 years old. Sweden's enemies thought that a young king sounded like a great opportunity, so from 1700 Sweden was at war with Denmark, Poland and Russia. Karl XII was deemed mature enough to be king only 15 years old. Sweden's enemies thought that a y... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-06-01T00_58_10-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-01T00_58_10-07_00 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 07:58:10 +0000 2015-06-01 2015-06-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-06-01T00_58_10-07_00 pompeomatte 776 Sweden had grown since 1560. New territories had to be governed, sometimes incorporated in a way that the population was supposed to become "Swedish". Sweden had grown since 1560. New territories had to be governed, sometimes incorporated in a way ... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-05-25T00_47_43-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-05-25T00_47_43-07_00 Mon, 25 May 2015 07:47:43 +0000 2015-05-25 2015-05-25 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-05-25T00_47_43-07_00 pompeomatte 1046 Karl XI focused on peace - not altogether successfully - and on strenthening his own power at the cost of the nobility. By the end of his reign Sweden was an absolute monarchy. Karl XI focused on peace - not altogether successfully - and on strenthening his own power at the... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-05-18T03_16_19-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-05-18T03_16_19-07_00 Mon, 18 May 2015 10:16:19 +0000 2015-05-18 2015-05-18 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-05-18T03_16_19-07_00 pompeomatte 1015 Karl Gustav was a voluminous guy who was good at war. So good that he made Sweden larger than ever before or after in 1658-1660. Karl Gustav was a voluminous guy who was good at war. So good that he made Sweden larger than eve... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-05-11T00_33_54-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-05-11T00_33_54-07_00 Mon, 11 May 2015 07:33:54 +0000 2015-05-11 2015-05-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-05-11T00_33_54-07_00 pompeomatte 1030 Kristina was the only heir to Gustav Adolf. She was 6 years old when he died, and - alas - a girl. Nonetheless she showed political competence as a ruler, until she got fed up, abdicated, moved to Rome and converted to catholicism. Kristina was the only heir to Gustav Adolf. She was 6 years old when he died, and - alas - a girl... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-05-03T22_21_06-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-05-03T22_21_06-07_00 Mon, 04 May 2015 05:21:06 +0000 2015-05-04 2015-05-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-05-03T22_21_06-07_00 pompeomatte 1012 In charge of the Swedish government after the death of Gustav Adolf was Axel Oxenstierna, probably the most talented statesman Sweden ever had. In charge of the Swedish government after the death of Gustav Adolf was Axel Oxenstierna, probabl... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-04-27T03_43_48-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-04-27T03_43_48-07_00 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:43:48 +0000 2015-04-27 2015-04-27 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-04-27T03_43_48-07_00 pompeomatte 1117 Gustav Adolf - or Gustavus Adolphus - is one of few Swedish kings known to foreigners. That is due to his military activities during the Thirty years war. Gustav Adolf - or Gustavus Adolphus - is one of few Swedish kings known to foreigners. That is du... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-04-19T23_33_10-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-04-19T23_33_10-07_00 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 06:33:10 +0000 2015-04-20 2015-04-20 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-04-19T23_33_10-07_00 pompeomatte 1134 Duke Karl, youngest son of Gustav Vasa, eventually became king. An efficient, ruthless, suspicious and verbally clever man. Not a nice guy, but an interesting character! Duke Karl, youngest son of Gustav Vasa, eventually became king. An efficient, ruthless, suspiciou... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-04-13T02_21_23-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-04-13T02_21_23-07_00 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:21:23 +0000 2015-04-13 2015-04-13 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-04-13T02_21_23-07_00 pompeomatte 972 Johan III is mostly known for his attempts to reconcile protestant and catholicn views - or, as both his brother Karl and later historians would put it - for his attempts to again make Sweden catholic. The fear for this grew when his son Sigismund, already king of Poland, inherited the throne. Johan III is mostly known for his attempts to reconcile protestant and catholicn views - or, as b... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-04-06T23_25_53-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-04-06T23_25_53-07_00 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 06:25:53 +0000 2015-04-07 2015-04-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-04-06T23_25_53-07_00 pompeomatte 1450 Gustav Vasa's eldest son Erik inherited (a new thing) the kingdom in 1560. In spite of an ambitious foregin policy that later kings adopted, he can not be seen as a successfull king. In 1567 he went mad, was deposed and held imprisoned until he was poisoned by his brother in 1577. Gustav Vasa's eldest son Erik inherited (a new thing) the kingdom in 1560. In spite of an ambitio... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-03-30T03_02_16-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-30T03_02_16-07_00 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:02:16 +0000 2015-03-30 2015-03-30 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-30T03_02_16-07_00 pompeomatte 1062 Gustav Vasa gets a third episode where we see his family, his foreign policy and sort of sum him up. Gustav Vasa gets a third episode where we see his family, his foreign policy and sort of sum him up. https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-03-23T00_16_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-23T00_16_00-07_00 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 07:16:00 +0000 2015-03-23 2015-03-23 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-23T00_16_00-07_00 pompeomatte 1270 King Gustav managed to centralise administration and power rather quickly. The many changes in society led to a number of small and large rebellions. King Gustav managed to centralise administration and power rather quickly. The many changes in so... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-03-16T05_51_05-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-16T05_51_05-07_00 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:51:05 +0000 2015-03-16 2015-03-16 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-16T05_51_05-07_00 pompeomatte 1199 The rebellion against Christian II was led by Gustav Eriksson Vasa. To win he had to lend money from Lübeck - and to pay the debt he then had to raise money within Sweden. Thus began the reformation of the Swedish church. The rebellion against Christian II was led by Gustav Eriksson Vasa. To win he had to lend money f... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-03-10T04_35_29-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-10T04_35_29-07_00 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:35:29 +0000 2015-03-10 2015-03-10 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-10T04_35_29-07_00 pompeomatte 933 The turbulent political situation with Sweden in and out of the union contunies during the last years of the 15th century and culminates in 1520 with the Bloodbath in Stockholm, instigated by the union king Christian II and the revengful former archbishop Gustav Trolle. The turbulent political situation with Sweden in and out of the union contunies during the last y... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-03-02T05_35_05-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-02T05_35_05-08_00 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:35:05 +0000 2015-03-02 2015-03-02 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-03-02T05_35_05-08_00 pompeomatte 1218 During the 80 years from 1440 to 1520 Sweden changes government around 20 times. Sometimes the union king is recognised, at other times Swedan has a king of it's own or is ruled by stewards. In this episode we look at the period until 1470. During the 80 years from 1440 to 1520 Sweden changes government around 20 times. Sometimes the un... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-02-23T08_15_57-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-02-23T08_15_57-08_00 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:15:57 +0000 2015-02-23 2015-02-23 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-02-23T08_15_57-08_00 pompeomatte 1036 In 1434 rebellion broke out in Sweden against king Erik. The leader, who also gave name to the rebellion, was Engelbrecht Engelbrechtsson, a minor nobleman from the iron producing area in mid Sweden. In 1434 rebellion broke out in Sweden against king Erik. The leader, who also gave name to the re... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-02-19T03_12_07-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-02-19T03_12_07-08_00 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:12:07 +0000 2015-02-19 2015-02-19 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-02-19T03_12_07-08_00 pompeomatte 902 The election of Margaret as regent of Sweden 1389 ment that Denmark, Norway and Sweden de facto were united under one ruler. A meeting in Kalmar in 1397 is however considered the birth of what has become known as the Kalmar union. The election of Margaret as regent of Sweden 1389 ment that Denmark, Norway and Sweden de facto w... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-02-02T01_48_33-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-02-02T01_48_33-08_00 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:48:33 +0000 2015-02-02 2015-02-02 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-02-02T01_48_33-08_00 pompeomatte 996 In July 1361 the Danish king Valdemar Atterdag conquerd Gotland. For the Gotlandic farmers the result was disastrous - around 2000 men killed and farms plundered. In July 1361 the Danish king Valdemar Atterdag conquerd Gotland. For the Gotlandic farmers the re... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-01-27T01_58_48-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-01-27T01_58_48-08_00 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:58:48 +0000 2015-01-27 2015-01-27 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-01-27T01_58_48-08_00 pompeomatte 1128 The Black Death arrives in Sweden in 1350. Here, just like everywhere else, it changes society in many ways. The Black Death arrives in Sweden in 1350. Here, just like everywhere else, it changes society in... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-01-19T00_31_04-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-01-19T00_31_04-08_00 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:31:04 +0000 2015-01-19 2015-01-19 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-01-19T00_31_04-08_00 pompeomatte 1055 In this episode we take a break from the political development and look at medieval society, comprised of farmers, city dwellers, clergy and nobility. In this episode we take a break from the political development and look at medieval society, comp... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-01-12T00_32_34-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-01-12T00_32_34-08_00 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:32:34 +0000 2015-01-12 2015-01-12 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-01-12T00_32_34-08_00 pompeomatte 866 The three sons of king Magnus Birgersson figthed over power. In 1317 two were dead and one in exile. A 3-year old boy - Magnus Eriksson - was chosen king with limited power. The three sons of king Magnus Birgersson figthed over power. In 1317 two were dead and one in exi... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2015-01-05T01_54_58-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-01-05T01_54_58-08_00 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:54:58 +0000 2015-01-05 2015-01-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2015-01-05T01_54_58-08_00 pompeomatte 1125 In this episode Sweden gets a nobility, excempt from taxation as a reward for service to the king. In this episode Sweden gets a nobility, excempt from taxation as a reward for service to the king. https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-30T02_09_19-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-30T02_09_19-08_00 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:09:19 +0000 2014-12-30 2014-12-30 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-30T02_09_19-08_00 pompeomatte 1080 This episode looks at the Swedish expansion in the south, north and east mainly during the 13th century. This episode looks at the Swedish expansion in the south, north and east mainly during the 13th c... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-22T02_09_51-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-22T02_09_51-08_00 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:09:51 +0000 2014-12-22 2014-12-22 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-22T02_09_51-08_00 pompeomatte 1323 The end of the kings descended from Sverker the older and Saint Erik - and the rise of a new royal family related to the efficient earl Birger. And a medieval sex scandal. The end of the kings descended from Sverker the older and Saint Erik - and the rise of a new roya... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-15T04_13_53-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-15T04_13_53-08_00 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:13:53 +0000 2014-12-15 2014-12-15 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-15T04_13_53-08_00 pompeomatte 1398 This episode is about how Sweden slowly emerges, how kings appear and tries to be something more modern than viking chieftains. This episode is about how Sweden slowly emerges, how kings appear and tries to be something more ... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-09T00_16_56-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-09T00_16_56-08_00 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 08:16:56 +0000 2014-12-09 2014-12-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-09T00_16_56-08_00 pompeomatte 1022 In the second episode of Erika's Swedish history we look at how christianity entered Sweden, what it replaced and what it meant. In the second episode of Erika's Swedish history we look at how christianity entered Sweden, what... https://erikashistoryofsweden.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-08T03_54_46-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-08T03_54_46-08_00 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:54:46 +0000 2014-12-08 2014-12-08 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/erikashistoryofsweden/episodes/2014-12-08T03_54_46-08_00 pompeomatte 878 We start our tour in Swedish history with the viking ages - though it is kind of cheating since there is still no Sweden. We start our tour in Swedish history with the viking ages - though it is kind of cheating since t...