A Flatpack History of Sweden Podcast / Kingdom
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A Brit (Chris) and a Swede (Åsa) chronologically chart Swedish history in a light-hearted podcast, currently covering the 16th Century. Now with a new podcast, Kingdom: Swedish Rulers, ranking all the Swedish rulers!
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We're Chris and Åsa, hosts of A Flatpack History of Sweden and Kingdom: Swedish Rulers!
We go chronologically through Swedish history and also rate and judge all the rulers of Sweden in our two podcasts.
You can find all you need to know on our website!
www.aflatpackhistoryofsweden.com
We go chronologically through Swedish history and also rate and judge all the rulers of Sweden in our two podcasts.
You can find all you need to know on our website!
www.aflatpackhistoryofsweden.com
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Opening of a royal grave:
Interesting news from Finland! Karin Månsdotter's grave has been opened in Åbo (Turku) cathedral whilst it is being renovated and modern techniques will be used to find out more about her background, DNA, health and history!
Interesting news from Finland! Karin Månsdotter's grave has been opened in Åbo (Turku) cathedral whilst it is being renovated and modern techniques will be used to find out more about her background, DNA, health and history!
February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Opening of a royal grave:
Interesting news from Finland! Karin Månsdotter's grave has been opened in Åbo (Turku) cathedral whilst it is being renovated and modern techniques will be used to find out more about her background, DNA, health and history!
Interesting news from Finland! Karin Månsdotter's grave has been opened in Åbo (Turku) cathedral whilst it is being renovated and modern techniques will be used to find out more about her background, DNA, health and history!
Opening of a royal grave:
Interesting news from Finland! Karin Månsdotter's grave has been opened in Åbo (Turku) cathedral whilst it is being renovated and modern techniques will be used to find out more about her background, DNA, health and history!
Interesting news from Finland! Karin Månsdotter's grave has been opened in Åbo (Turku) cathedral whilst it is being renovated and modern techniques will be used to find out more about her background, DNA, health and history!
February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Opening of a royal grave:
Interesting news from Finland! Karin Månsdotter's grave has been opened in Åbo (Turku) cathedral whilst it is being renovated and modern techniques will be used to find out more about her background, DNA, health and history!
Interesting news from Finland! Karin Månsdotter's grave has been opened in Åbo (Turku) cathedral whilst it is being renovated and modern techniques will be used to find out more about her background, DNA, health and history!
For the first time in a while, the water outside Stockholm City Hall has properly frozen over.
We've talked a few times on the podcast about how ice and winter had either helped or hindered various attempts at taking the city and now it is easy to see why!
We've talked a few times on the podcast about how ice and winter had either helped or hindered various attempts at taking the city and now it is easy to see why!
February 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
For the first time in a while, the water outside Stockholm City Hall has properly frozen over.
We've talked a few times on the podcast about how ice and winter had either helped or hindered various attempts at taking the city and now it is easy to see why!
We've talked a few times on the podcast about how ice and winter had either helped or hindered various attempts at taking the city and now it is easy to see why!
The other day we posted a photo of our local runestone. The cool thing with Sweden is that they are still being discovered every now and then.
This was a pretty nice one and very typical of the sort of thing that can be found on them when they do turn up!
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
This was a pretty nice one and very typical of the sort of thing that can be found on them when they do turn up!
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
'Do you love me?': The Viking messages unearthed on Sweden's rune stones
Runic inscriptions from the Viking Age still turn up in Sweden 1,000 years after they were written – revealing fascinating stories of love, loss and epic battles.
www.bbc.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The other day we posted a photo of our local runestone. The cool thing with Sweden is that they are still being discovered every now and then.
This was a pretty nice one and very typical of the sort of thing that can be found on them when they do turn up!
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
This was a pretty nice one and very typical of the sort of thing that can be found on them when they do turn up!
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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Inspired by your Sigtuna podcast from a while back, I travelled there this past summer and walked around to see many of the runestones and the 12th century church ruins. An incredible place!
February 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Inspired by your Sigtuna podcast from a while back, I travelled there this past summer and walked around to see many of the runestones and the 12th century church ruins. An incredible place!
Snow continues to fall in central Sweden and our local runestone is looking great once again!
February 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Snow continues to fall in central Sweden and our local runestone is looking great once again!
We're in the middle of planning the return of Flatpack, but meanwhile, today there's a new episode of Kingdom!
Unhappy with his role, Erik rebels against his father Magnus IV and takes the throne. But as we all know, taking the throne is one thing, holding on to it is another...
Unhappy with his role, Erik rebels against his father Magnus IV and takes the throne. But as we all know, taking the throne is one thing, holding on to it is another...
February 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
We're in the middle of planning the return of Flatpack, but meanwhile, today there's a new episode of Kingdom!
Unhappy with his role, Erik rebels against his father Magnus IV and takes the throne. But as we all know, taking the throne is one thing, holding on to it is another...
Unhappy with his role, Erik rebels against his father Magnus IV and takes the throne. But as we all know, taking the throne is one thing, holding on to it is another...
Flatpack HQ is now back in Sweden. Stockholm welcomed us with some snow, a little different to Colombia! 🇨🇴🇸🇪
Next weekend we'll jump into planning new episodes of A Flatpack History of Sweden. We'll let you know once we have sorted out exactly when the first will be released!
Next weekend we'll jump into planning new episodes of A Flatpack History of Sweden. We'll let you know once we have sorted out exactly when the first will be released!
January 25, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Flatpack HQ is now back in Sweden. Stockholm welcomed us with some snow, a little different to Colombia! 🇨🇴🇸🇪
Next weekend we'll jump into planning new episodes of A Flatpack History of Sweden. We'll let you know once we have sorted out exactly when the first will be released!
Next weekend we'll jump into planning new episodes of A Flatpack History of Sweden. We'll let you know once we have sorted out exactly when the first will be released!
Today we conclude the two part story of King Magnus IV 🤴
How does he deal with the Black Death and why is Åsa so annoyed with him in the ranking? Listen to find out 😊
How does he deal with the Black Death and why is Åsa so annoyed with him in the ranking? Listen to find out 😊
January 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Today we conclude the two part story of King Magnus IV 🤴
How does he deal with the Black Death and why is Åsa so annoyed with him in the ranking? Listen to find out 😊
How does he deal with the Black Death and why is Åsa so annoyed with him in the ranking? Listen to find out 😊
Flatpack HQ is still on the road in South America! There's no new episode today but next week we'll see the second part of our Kingdom look at Magnus IV's bumper reign.
Meanwhile, here are some photos of what we've seen recently!
Meanwhile, here are some photos of what we've seen recently!
January 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Flatpack HQ is still on the road in South America! There's no new episode today but next week we'll see the second part of our Kingdom look at Magnus IV's bumper reign.
Meanwhile, here are some photos of what we've seen recently!
Meanwhile, here are some photos of what we've seen recently!
A reminder that we will be joining lots of fellow podcasters at the Intelligent Speech Conference on 28th February! It’s where history podcasters and others join to present and discuss all things history.
The theme of the 2026 conference is Companions and Rivals.
The theme of the 2026 conference is Companions and Rivals.
January 10, 2026 at 8:36 PM
A reminder that we will be joining lots of fellow podcasters at the Intelligent Speech Conference on 28th February! It’s where history podcasters and others join to present and discuss all things history.
The theme of the 2026 conference is Companions and Rivals.
The theme of the 2026 conference is Companions and Rivals.
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New episode out now! 👑
After many moons, we're back to talk to you about another 1300 years of history! But first, let us remind ourselves of what happened in the previous 92 episodes before we jump into the rise of Islam.
After many moons, we're back to talk to you about another 1300 years of history! But first, let us remind ourselves of what happened in the previous 92 episodes before we jump into the rise of Islam.
January 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
New episode out now! 👑
After many moons, we're back to talk to you about another 1300 years of history! But first, let us remind ourselves of what happened in the previous 92 episodes before we jump into the rise of Islam.
After many moons, we're back to talk to you about another 1300 years of history! But first, let us remind ourselves of what happened in the previous 92 episodes before we jump into the rise of Islam.
New year and a new Kingdom episode out today 🥳
We kick off 2026 with the first episode in a two-parter, because Magnus IV will get up to a lot during his reign. But first, it's his mum who runs the show 👸🏿 How will this set up his reign?
We kick off 2026 with the first episode in a two-parter, because Magnus IV will get up to a lot during his reign. But first, it's his mum who runs the show 👸🏿 How will this set up his reign?
January 4, 2026 at 5:31 PM
New year and a new Kingdom episode out today 🥳
We kick off 2026 with the first episode in a two-parter, because Magnus IV will get up to a lot during his reign. But first, it's his mum who runs the show 👸🏿 How will this set up his reign?
We kick off 2026 with the first episode in a two-parter, because Magnus IV will get up to a lot during his reign. But first, it's his mum who runs the show 👸🏿 How will this set up his reign?
Happy New Year from us! We're enjoying the summer heat in Buenos Aires and recharging ahead of a new year full of podcasting.
Thank you everyone for following, listening and getting in touch. Looking forward to more in 2026!
Thank you everyone for following, listening and getting in touch. Looking forward to more in 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Happy New Year from us! We're enjoying the summer heat in Buenos Aires and recharging ahead of a new year full of podcasting.
Thank you everyone for following, listening and getting in touch. Looking forward to more in 2026!
Thank you everyone for following, listening and getting in touch. Looking forward to more in 2026!
31st December: Last day of 2025 and last fact in our calendar. Today in 1987, Sweden got its first commercial TV channel, when TV3 began broadcasting. Although, for legal reasons, the transmitter was in London. It also had a horrifically 80s logo!
December 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
31st December: Last day of 2025 and last fact in our calendar. Today in 1987, Sweden got its first commercial TV channel, when TV3 began broadcasting. Although, for legal reasons, the transmitter was in London. It also had a horrifically 80s logo!
30th December: In 1967 construction of the bridge connecting Öland with the mainland began on this day. It would take over four years to finish and until it was overtaken by the Vasco da Gama bridge in Portugal in the late 90s, it was the longest bridge in Europe.
December 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
30th December: In 1967 construction of the bridge connecting Öland with the mainland began on this day. It would take over four years to finish and until it was overtaken by the Vasco da Gama bridge in Portugal in the late 90s, it was the longest bridge in Europe.
29th December: We wish the current Swedish prime minister Happy Birthday! Ulf Kristersson was born today in 1963.
December 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
29th December: We wish the current Swedish prime minister Happy Birthday! Ulf Kristersson was born today in 1963.
28th December: In 1882, the Salvation Army holds their first meeting in Sweden on this day. Under their Swedish name Frälsningsarmen, they will go on to do a huge amount of social outreach work. And their chain of secondhand shops, Myrorna, is a favourite haunt for vintage bargains.
December 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
28th December: In 1882, the Salvation Army holds their first meeting in Sweden on this day. Under their Swedish name Frälsningsarmen, they will go on to do a huge amount of social outreach work. And their chain of secondhand shops, Myrorna, is a favourite haunt for vintage bargains.
We forgot to mention, but last Sunday we released a new episode on our Kingdom feed.
We did a stock check of where Sweden's at now we've come to the start of the 1300s. We look into the towns, cities, geography and day to day life for everyone.
Check it out, if you haven't already 😊
We did a stock check of where Sweden's at now we've come to the start of the 1300s. We look into the towns, cities, geography and day to day life for everyone.
Check it out, if you haven't already 😊
December 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We forgot to mention, but last Sunday we released a new episode on our Kingdom feed.
We did a stock check of where Sweden's at now we've come to the start of the 1300s. We look into the towns, cities, geography and day to day life for everyone.
Check it out, if you haven't already 😊
We did a stock check of where Sweden's at now we've come to the start of the 1300s. We look into the towns, cities, geography and day to day life for everyone.
Check it out, if you haven't already 😊
The famous Christmas goat in the Swedish city of Gävle has collapsed due to the strong, stormy winds in Sweden! 😱🌬🐐😭
You can see the video here:
www.tv4.se/artikel/7tRQ...
You can see the video here:
www.tv4.se/artikel/7tRQ...
December 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The famous Christmas goat in the Swedish city of Gävle has collapsed due to the strong, stormy winds in Sweden! 😱🌬🐐😭
You can see the video here:
www.tv4.se/artikel/7tRQ...
You can see the video here:
www.tv4.se/artikel/7tRQ...
27th December: The Gottröra plane crash, one of the most famous aviation accidents in Swedish history, occurred today in 1991. The flight crashed shortly after take off from Arlanda airport in Stockholm, crashlanding in a field near the village of Gottröra. Miraculously all 129 onboard survive.
December 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
27th December: The Gottröra plane crash, one of the most famous aviation accidents in Swedish history, occurred today in 1991. The flight crashed shortly after take off from Arlanda airport in Stockholm, crashlanding in a field near the village of Gottröra. Miraculously all 129 onboard survive.
26th December: Known as Boxing Day in English, we call it Annandag jul (second day Christmas). In 1302 Swedish king Valdemar, son of podcast favourite, the influential Birger Jarl, drew his last breath on this day.
December 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
26th December: Known as Boxing Day in English, we call it Annandag jul (second day Christmas). In 1302 Swedish king Valdemar, son of podcast favourite, the influential Birger Jarl, drew his last breath on this day.
25th December: God Jul again, to all who are having their main Christmas celebration today! Traditionally, in Sweden, the 25th meant getting up at dawn for the early morning Christmas church service - the Julottan. Although not observed by as many today, it is still around in most churches.
December 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
25th December: God Jul again, to all who are having their main Christmas celebration today! Traditionally, in Sweden, the 25th meant getting up at dawn for the early morning Christmas church service - the Julottan. Although not observed by as many today, it is still around in most churches.
24th December: God Jul (the Swedish Merry Christmas greeting) and thanks for staying tuned for the Christmas calendar fun facts! Today, Christmas Eve, is the main Christmas celebration for Åsa, and other Swedes and our Nordic neighbours, when presents are open and Christmas food eaten.
December 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
24th December: God Jul (the Swedish Merry Christmas greeting) and thanks for staying tuned for the Christmas calendar fun facts! Today, Christmas Eve, is the main Christmas celebration for Åsa, and other Swedes and our Nordic neighbours, when presents are open and Christmas food eaten.
23rd December: We wish Queen Silvia a Happy Birthday! Sweden’s current queen was born in Heidelberg, Germany, today in 1943. She became queen of Sweden in 1976, when she married King Carl XVI Gustaf, who was already King at the time.
December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
23rd December: We wish Queen Silvia a Happy Birthday! Sweden’s current queen was born in Heidelberg, Germany, today in 1943. She became queen of Sweden in 1976, when she married King Carl XVI Gustaf, who was already King at the time.