A Very Livonian Christmas
Exploring the origins and evolution of the winter holidays in erstwhile Estonia through historical information and reimagined scenes with some of our favourite characters.
Six Centuries of Polman, Påhlman & von Pohlmann History ⚜️
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Legacies in Letters
Uncover centuries of captivating history through the fervent letters of the Polmans.
The Manor House
Travel across Northern Europe and explore the beautiful manor houses in Estonia & Sweden.
Art & War
The portraits of a man who could wield the paint brush as readily as the sword.
Stories from the Archive
Narratives of people, places, and events that shaped the Polman, Påhlman, and von Pohlmann families across six centuries.
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The Colourful Characters of Nygård Inn
The tale of an important guest house in Ryssby and the people who passed through.
Tallinn: An Offbeat Travel Guide for History Lovers
Join us on a chronological journey of Tallinn through the 13th-19th centuries at some of the city's most enchanting landmarks.
The Officers of Skokloster Castle
In 1623, the field marshal Herman Wrangel commissioned life-sized portraits of his officers, which adorn the walls of the magnificent baroque castle Skokloster. But how did they get there?
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Meet the Family
Biographies from the Polman Biographical Lexicon, tracing the lives of the Polman, Påhlman, and von Pohlmann families.
Explore the Collections
Get closer to the family history and immerse yourself in six centuries of history.
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