Six Centuries of Polman, Påhlman & von Pohlmann History ⚜️

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Riksarkivet’s AI Unlocks Centuries of Handwritten Swedish Archives

A significant new tool from Riksarkivet is making millions of pages of handwritten documents searchable for the first time. Discover how this technology is changing Swedish genealogical research and what it means for Polmanarkivet.

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Digital Exhibitions

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 first floor corridor of Skokloster Castle

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?

Jake Peterson

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The One Where Jöran Polman Ripped Off a Beard

Contrary to his image as a steadfast captain, this chapter of Jöran Polman's story catches him red-handed in a drunken brawl.

Kriti Bajaj & Jake Peterson

9 min read

How We Organise Six Centuries of History

Inside the Polmanarkivet Research System: How do you organise a history that spans more than 500 years, crosses multiple empires, and intersects with many disciplines? Here’s how we do it.

Jake Peterson

23 min read