A Swedish History Podcast

A Flatpack
History
of Sweden

From the first humans to set foot in this Nordic land, to the intrigue of medieval dynasties — told with warmth, wit, and a genuine love for Scandinavian history.

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Light-hearted.
Deeply
researched.

We're over 120 episodes into our chronological journey through Swedish history — from the first humans to arrive after the last Ice Age, through Viking explorations of the Baltic and Black Sea, into the complex intrigues of medieval dynastic rule. We cover it all, in English, with a warm sense of humour and genuine love for the stories that shaped this remarkable country.

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Two shows, one obsession

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Main Series

A Flatpack History of Sweden

The flagship podcast. We take Swedish history chronologically, from prehistoric times to the modern era. Currently finishing the 1500s — a century packed with religious upheaval, royal scheming, and the rise of the Vasa dynasty.

120+ episodes

Since 2021

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New — Jan 2025

Kingdöm: Swedish Rulers

Every Swedish ruler from Olof Skötkonung to Carl XVI Gustaf — ranked and judged in our "Rexypod" format. History meets verdict.

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List of Monarchs

A complete reference of every Swedish monarch and exactly where they feature in the podcast.

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Historical Maps

Follow the geography of Swedish history — where things happened, borders shifted, and kingdoms rose.

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Family Trees

Untangle the dynasties with visual family trees for the major royal houses of Sweden.

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Episode Pictures

Every episode gets a unique illustration. Browse the full gallery of bespoke episode artwork.

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Swedish Phrases

Each episode features a Swedish phrase. Collect them all — with English translations.

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Sources

Want to read more? Explore the books, papers and resources that inform every episode.

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The Hosts

"We wanted to make history accessible, warm, and genuinely fun — because it is."

Åsa and Chris are the voices behind both podcasts. With a combined love of Scandinavian history, an obsession with getting the details right, and a commitment to keeping things fun — they've built something that's equal parts rigorous and delightful.

About Åsa & Chris

Åsa

Co-host · Swedish History Enthusiast

Chris

Co-host · Researcher & Storyteller

Get in touch

flatpackhistorysweden@gmail.com

Flatpack on Tour

History isn't just in books

Åsa and Chris take the podcast on the road — visiting Sigtuna, Gamla Uppsala, medieval Östergötland and beyond.

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