Stories

The complete collection of our published work, featuring in-depth family histories, scholarly articles, and insights from the archive.

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Family History

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

Finding the Unfindable: Mastering Google for Historical Research

Stop letting hidden sources slip past. Learn how to speak Google's language with precise queries that surface portraits, records, and documents most researchers will never find.

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.

A Brief History of Sweden

Explore the dramatic saga of Sweden, from the Viking Age and the rise of empires to bloody unions and cultural revolutions.

October 25, 2024 · 11 min read

Research & Methods

10 Questions with Göran Mörner

With his new book, Göran Mörner hopes that people will finally know what their Coat of Arms should look like. “I realized that there had been a great misconception of the objects and colors in some Coats of Arms. These letter patents hadn’t been shown to the public in 350 years.”

April 16, 2024 · 4 min read

Travel Guides

Stockholm: An Offbeat Travel Guide for History Lovers

Teleport to the 17th and 18th centuries and tour the Swedish capital through the eyes of the Polmans and Påhlmans, who mingled with royalty at some of the city’s most influential and historic locations.

April 4, 2024 · 11 min read

Jürgen Polman

Jürgen Polman’s Plea for Truth and Justice

In the early 17th century, an agitated Jürgen Polman penned a desperate letter to Axel Oxenstierna, the Lord High Chancellor of Sweden, appealing to him and the King for help in a matter regarding his land in Finland.

March 15, 2024 · 12 min read

Announcements

A Look at Our First Acquisition

We are proud to announce our first-ever physical acquisition, a collection of 18th and 17th-century manuscripts related to the Pohlmann family from Hille, where the family originated. This collection is not just an addition to our archives, but a tangible link to the very roots of the family tree.

November 23, 2023 · 7 min read