Stories

Join us on a chronological journey of Tallinn through the 13th-19th centuries at some of the city's most enchanting landmarks.

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.

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?

An exploration of the major seafaring powers active in the North and Baltic seas during the Middle Ages.

No less than three of Gustav Eriksson Vasa's sons spent their lives embroiled in a bitter rivalry for the Swedish throne.

A year in the making, we are proud to share the reimagined Polmanarkivet with a new platform, memberships, a refreshed identity, and more. Dive in and read about all the new exciting features.

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

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.

Jöran Polman served with diligence, and was one of twenty soldiers whose portrait adorns the walls of Skokloster Castle. Explore the story of his portrait and the intricate fashion details of the seventeenth century during Sweden's Great Power era.

Despite the consistent power struggles between the monarchy and nobility, Gustav Vasa rose to power from a nobleman to king of a liberated Sweden.

For over 50 years, this 17th-century portrait of the family patriarch has remained hidden — until now. Polmanarkivet unearthed this important artwork and invites you to explore its origins and the story of how it was rediscovered.

Discover the top digital tools to help clarify your thinking, speed up your research, streamline your note-taking, and organise your references. Plus, learn the best AI tips to bring your research to life.