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The great story of our country. About the people and forces that shaped it - from the Ice Age to the present day. Simon J...
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Season 1

  • The Stone Age, circa 14 500 BC-3700 BC
    6.3/1098 votes
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    The Stone Age, circa 14 500 BC-3700 BC

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2023

    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 humans and gods and to show power. When people who can farm the land appear, everything changes. Simon J Berger is the narrator of the series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Elsa Gellermark

  • The Age of Metals, circa 1700 BC to 500 AD
    7.2/1053 votes
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    The Age of Metals, circa 1700 BC to 500 AD

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/2023

    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 everyone who lives in our country. But they also lead to violence and war. Simon J Berger is the narrator of the series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Anders Högrell

  • The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century
    7.2/1040 votes
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    The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2023

    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 back to the Nordic countries. In time, a new religion will take root here, a faith that challenges the Viking way of life. Simon J Berger is the narrator of the series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Daniel Alfredson

  • God Gives and God Takes, the 12th century to the end of the 14th century
    7.0/1036 votes
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    God Gives and God Takes, the 12th century to the end of the 14th century

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/26/2023

    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 step by step. But everything is challenged when times suddenly get worse and the plague wipes out a third of the population. Simon J Berger is the narrator of the series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lena Ollmark

  • The Battle for the Throne, year 1361-1560
    6.9/1036 votes
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    The Battle for the Throne, year 1361-1560

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/3/2023

    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 only one who will succeed, and to do so requires both cunning and ruthlessness. Simon J Berger is the narrator of the series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Magnus Samuelsson

  • The Superpower Sweden, year 1560 to 1658
    6.6/1033 votes
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    The Superpower Sweden, year 1560 to 1658

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/14/2024

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  • Witches and Wars, year 1658 to 1721
    7.3/1030 votes
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    Witches and Wars, year 1658 to 1721

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/21/2024

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  • New Times, year 1719 to 1809
    7.3/1025 votes
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    New Times, year 1719 to 1809

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/28/2024

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  • The People Take Power, year 1809 to 1921
    7.3/1020 votes
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    The People Take Power, year 1809 to 1921

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/4/2024

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  • The World's Most Modern Country, year 1921 to present day
    6.7/1024 votes
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    The World's Most Modern Country, year 1921 to present day

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/11/2024

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