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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

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 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

Announcements

Carl Fredrik Påhlman’s Travel Journals Published by Riksarkivet

Explore the travel journals of Lieutenant Påhlman chronicling his adventures across Germany, France, and Italy in the nineteenth century.

August 12, 2023 · 1 min read

Family History

The Princess and the Jägermeister

An unfortunate but feisty princess sought the help of empress Catherine the Great to escape an abusive marriage and flee to Estonia. What could go wrong?

August 5, 2023 · 16 min read

Exhibitions

Legacies in Letters

Uncover centuries of captivating history through the fervent letters of the Polmans.

May 28, 2023 · 4 min read

Exhibitions

The Manor House

Travel across Northern Europe and explore the beautiful manor houses in Estonia & Sweden.

May 28, 2023 · 4 min read

Exhibitions

Art & War

The portraits of a man who could wield the paint brush as readily as the sword.

May 28, 2023 · 4 min read

Announcements

Untitled Polman Book – A Family History Journey Through the Middle Ages

I am bursting with excitement to share my latest announcement! In the prologue of my debut novel, Arcadia: Peterson Family History and the Secrets of a Swedish Nobleman, I briefly introduced the Polmans of Estonia

May 5, 2023 · 2 min read

Research & Methods

Enter Arcadia: Q&A With Kriti Bajaj on the Making of a Family History Book

Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kriti Bajaj for an in-depth Q&A about the process of bringing Arcadia to life, from concept to print. In the interview, she asks

April 28, 2023 · 1 min read

Announcements

Welcome to Polmanarkivet

Welcome to Polmanarkivet and to its very first post! Polmanarkivet is a research project related to the Polman, Påhlman, and von Pohlmann family who originated in Germany, Sweden, and Estonia. We started this digital archive

April 14, 2023 · 2 min read

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