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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.

Research & Methods

The Shape of the Research

A look at Capacities' global graph and what linked notes offer genealogists alongside family tree software.

Travel Guides

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.

Seeking the Cederstrøms in Stavanger

Peter [Cederström] had achieved all that he could in his home country when he decided to take his trade elsewhere. [...He] landed in Stavanger, a port city in the west of Norway, in 1828.

November 29, 2024 · 8 min read

Seeking the Cederstrøms in Stavanger

Follow six centuries of family history as it's uncovered.