From the Archive

Close up of Jöran Polman's portrait at Skokloster

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.

Jake Peterson

14 min read

The Colourful Characters of Nygård Inn

The tale of an important guest house in Ryssby and the people who passed through.

Kriti Bajaj

6 min read

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.

Kriti Bajaj

12 min read

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Jake is an author and researcher with qualifications in narrative therapy and family studies. His passion is unveiling stories through rigorous research. Follow him on Instagram @polmanarkivet.

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Kriti Bajaj is a writer, editor and researcher. She has studied English literature, social anthropology and languages. Her goal is to write & live stories. Follow Kriti on Instagram @wildirislegacies

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