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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

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

19 min read

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

Our People

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Jake Peterson

Melbourne, Australia Facebook Website

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.

Kriti Bajaj

New Delhi, India Website

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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