Modern Era tag feature image

Modern Era

The latest stories and posts about the Modern era (1810-)
Seeking the Cederstrøms in Stavanger

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....
· 8 min read
Otto Ottosson Påhlman (1853 – 1915)

Otto Ottosson Påhlman (1853 – 1915)

Otto Ottosson Påhlman advanced his father’s legacy and writing method, successfully establishing an institute in Copenhagen....
· 2 min read
Otto Magnus Påhlman (1811 – 1873)

Otto Magnus Påhlman (1811 – 1873)

A former military man, Otto Magnus Påhlman turned an asset – his beautiful handwriting – into a career and a legacy....
· 2 min read
John Magnus Påhlman (1860 – 1945)

John Magnus Påhlman (1860 – 1945)

Johan Magnus Påhlman was not merely satisfied with a legacy, and made attempts to amplify and improve his father’s efforts throughout his career....
· 3 min read

Göran Påhlman (1782 – 1830)

A twice-decorated military officer, Göran Påhlman was imprisoned during the Russian-Swedish War but returned home to greater success....
· 2 min read
Anders Gustaf Påhlman (1821 – 1894)

Anders Gustaf Påhlman (1821 – 1894)

After losing his parents at a young age, Anders Gustaf Påhlman charted his own path to become a dedicated priest and chaplain in Stockholm....
· 2 min read
A Brief History of Sweden

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....
· 11 min read
Stockholm: An Offbeat Travel Guide for History Lovers

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....
· 11 min read

Polmanarkivet is funded by the people who believe it matters.


Stewards of the Archive make the work possible — covering archive fees, research travel, and digital preservation. If what you've just read is worth sustaining, this is how.
Translating page...