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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

How We Organise Six Centuries of History

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.

Jake Peterson

23 min read

Exhibitions

A collection of curated digital exhibitions exploring the stories of the Polman family throughout history.

Legacies in Letters

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

Jake Peterson

4 min read

The Manor House

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

Jake Peterson

4 min read

Art & War

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

Jake Peterson

4 min read

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