Winter/Spring 2026
January 20. QUEEN CHRISTINA AND DREAMS OF ROME
Talk at “Clio’s vänner” in Trollhättan about Queen Christina, who was born 400 years ago in 2026, and her way from the throne in Sweden to becoming a celebrity in Rome. Folkets Park, Trollhättan, information and booking: https://www.tickster.com/se/sv/events/n6zt1u2cxzlmzdx/2026-01-20/drottning-kristina-och-drommen-om-rom
February 9. Karl IX: The Fight for the Throne
Talk at Föreningen Aktiva Seniorer in Örebro about the Swedish monarch, Karl IX, who challenged his nephew, King Sigismund of Sweden and Poland, and finally won the Swedish throne. This is the story of their fight, a fight that shaped both Sweden and Poland. Information and booking: https://orebro.aktivaseniorer.com/program/activities/
March 24. Machiavelli: The Price of Freedom
Release and talk at Kalmar Castle about Erik’s newest book, Machiavelli: The Price of Freedom (Historiska media, 2026: https://historiskamedia.se/bok/machiavelli/). More information coming soon.
April 14. Karl IX: The enterprising prince who entered the struggle for the crown
Talk at NK-villan in Nyköping about Karl IX. The talk focuses on his time as a duke in the Swedish provinces of Södermanland, Närke and Värmland, where he soon was seen as an enterprising prince. More information coming soon.
For earlier events, see the Event Archive.
