The Flight of Jöran Polman
History remembers him as a Major who died for the Crown. But in 1635, Jöran Polman was a fugitive selling his wife's morning gift to escape a scandal — and leaving his widow to rewrite his legacy.
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.
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Narratives of people, places, and events that shaped the Polman, Påhlman, and von Pohlmann families across six centuries.
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The Flight of Jöran Polman
History remembers him as a Major who died for the Crown. But in 1635, Jöran Polman was a fugitive selling his wife's morning gift to escape a scandal — and leaving his widow to rewrite his legacy.
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.
Meet the Family
Biographies from the Polman Biographical Lexicon, tracing the lives of the Polman, Påhlman, and von Pohlmann families.
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