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The History of Sweden
The History of Sweden
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The History of Sweden

“The great story of our country. About the people and forces that shaped it - from the Ice Age to the present day.”

7.0 / 10
2023
1 season
10 episodes
DocumentaryDrama

The great story of our country. About the people and forces that shaped it - from the Ice Age to the present day. Simon J Berger is the narrator of the series. The program series consists of ten parts and is based on reconstructions of historical events and people. Over 300 experts have contributed to the content and 100 of them appear in the series. The series' signature melody is composed by Ludwig Göransson and Per-Gunnar Juliusson.

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Trailer

Historien om Sverige | Officiell Trailer | SVT

Cast

Gunnar Wetterberg

Simon J. Berger

F

Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist

Bo Eriksson

N

Nils Erik Villstrand

M

Malin Grundberg

K

Karin Sennefelt

J

Jonathan Lindström

A

Anna Kjellström

A

Alexandra Sanmark

M

Mats Roslund

L

Louise Berglund

Seasons

  • The Stone Age, circa 14 500 BC-3700 BC

    1.The Stone Age, circa 14 500 BC-3700 BC

    6.7
    05-11-202358m

    Who were the first people? How did they lead? As the ice sheet recedes and the climate becomes warmer, our latitudes are populated. With the people also comes rituals, to honor hu...

  • The Age of Metals, circa 1700 BC to 500 AD

    2.The Age of Metals, circa 1700 BC to 500 AD

    6.7
    12-11-202360m

    In search of metals, people leave the Stone Age behind and set out in Europe on long and risky journeys. The objects and knowledge they bring home create new opportunities for ever...

  • The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century

    3.The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century

    6.5
    19-11-202360m

    A new era sees the light of day when farmers from our country go to sea and make themselves known throughout Europe - and further afield. The Vikings bring riches and new knowledge...

  • God Gives and God Takes, the 12th century to the end of the 14th century

    4.God Gives and God Takes, the 12th century to the end of the 14th century

    5.0
    26-11-202360m

    These are good times for the Swedes who have now become Christians. The economy is booming and the harvests are good. The population grows and the Swedish empire begins to be built...

  • The Battle for the Throne, year 1361-1560

    5.The Battle for the Throne, year 1361-1560

    5.0
    03-12-202360m

    A time in the cruel shadow of the plague follows, filled with bloody rebellions and evil sudden death. Many enter the power struggle for Sweden and the Swedish throne, but there is...

  • The Superpower Sweden, year 1560 to 1658

    6.The Superpower Sweden, year 1560 to 1658

    5.0
    14-01-202460m
  • Witches and Wars, year 1658 to 1721

    7.Witches and Wars, year 1658 to 1721

    5.0
    21-01-202460m
  • New Times, year 1719 to 1809

    8.New Times, year 1719 to 1809

    5.0
    28-01-202460m
  • The People Take Power, year 1809 to 1921

    9.The People Take Power, year 1809 to 1921

    04-02-202460m
  • The World's Most Modern Country, year 1921 to present day

    10.The World's Most Modern Country, year 1921 to present day

    11-02-202460m

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