101. Gustav Vasa's New Kingdom

101. Gustav Vasa's New Kingdom

Becoming King after a couple of decades of civil war, you can forgive Gustav Vasa for maybe needing a bit of a recap about what kind of country he had just become the King of and what state it was in. So, in this episode, we step into the eyes of Gustav Vasa as he takes a look around to see what Sweden looked like in 1523, and what problems he has to deal with first!

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112. The Repetitive War

112. The Repetitive War

Denmark and Sweden come to blows once again and both kings are eager for some quick successes. But alas, the armies mainly end up chasing each other back and forth across Scandinavia and dying of star...

27 Loka 202449min

111. Livonia Falls Apart

111. Livonia Falls Apart

Now Erik XIV is well and truly on the throne, it is time to get involved in foreign policy. After teetering on the edge for a couple of decades, it is now time to see the end of Livonia, and everyone ...

13 Loka 202446min

110. Enter King Erik

110. Enter King Erik

Gustav Vasa is dead. His son Erik calmly takes control over Sweden and is crowned King in an elaborate coronation. The new King has some changes he wants to make and new advisors he wants to put in ch...

29 Syys 202445min

S11. Ål About Eels

S11. Ål About Eels

It's time for another special episode! We're dedicating an entire episode to the life and cultural impact of eels, an animal that we've already seen play a part in Swedish history. We'll get better aq...

8 Syys 202443min

109. The End of Gustav Vasa

109. The End of Gustav Vasa

An old, hurting and angry Gustav Vasa is plodding towards his end. Before he goes though, there's still time for a war with Russia and getting his affairs (and funeral!) in order. We look back at a re...

25 Elo 202447min

108. Gustav Vasa's Family

108. Gustav Vasa's Family

Gustav Vasa was a powerful, stubborn and angry man, but he did have also time for a family, when he wasn't shouting at his German advisors that is. This time we take a look at his wives, his children ...

11 Elo 202454min

107. Ending Government by Shouting

107. Ending Government by Shouting

Gustav Vasa has decided he needs to reform how Sweden is run. He enlists the help of a number of clever German civil servants who have some ideas on how to build up an administration and end the King'...

28 Heinä 202454min

106. Dacke's Rebellion

106. Dacke's Rebellion

Just when you thought Gustav Vasa was safe on his throne and their couldn't possibly be more rebellions, there's time for at least one more! And this is the biggest one yet! Famous eel-snatcher Nils D...

13 Heinä 202451min

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