2026
April 9. Machiavelli: The Price of Freedom
Digital talk for Glimmingehus, arranged by Riksantikvarieämbetet, about Erik’s new book. Takes place online between 19:00 and 20:30, more information avalible here: https://glimmingehus.se/calendar/online-forelasning-niccolo-machiavelli-mannen-bakom-maktmyten-med-erik-petersson/
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. The talk is 18:30 to 20:30, information and booking here: https://www.nykopingsguiden.se/aktuella-evenemang/hertig-karl-foretagarfursten-85564/
April 16. Noblewomen of the Great Power Era: Women’s Responsibilities in the Shadow of the Wars
Talk at Linköpings Slotts- och Domkyrkomuseum at 18:00-19:00. Booking and information: https://lsdm.se/event/forelasning-stormaktstidens-adelskvinnor-kvinnornas-ansvar-i-skuggan-av-krigen/
April 18. Machiavelli: The Price of Freedom
Talk at Vadstena slott about Erik’s new book. The talk is at 15:00 to 16:00. Booking and information: https://www.nortic.se/ticket/show/319808
April 20. Machiavelli: The Price of Freedom
Book-talk at Akademibokhandeln Gleerups, Lund.
April 21. Machiavelli: The Price of Freedom
Book-talk at Bokvärlden, Malmö, 17:30-18:30. Booking and information: https://www.bokvaerlden.se/nyhet/21-4-26-erik-petersson-macchiavelli-frihet-i-furstarnas-tid
May 7. Machiavelli: The Price of Freedom
Book-talk at Linköpings bokhandel, 17:30. Information: https://www.linkopingsbokhandel.se/program?srsltid=AfmBOoqmWTbMdPCAwgRClHV_KrNiL1cFzx1rD3T3Aa6_d7XcQplLM3qq
Earlier this year
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/
February 26. Witches! The Terror and Trials That Shook Sweden
Talk at Linköpings Slotts- och Domkyrkomuseum. Booking and information: https://lsdm.se/event/forelasning-haxor-forfoljelserna-och-rattegangarna-som-skakade-sverige/
March 26. Machiavelli: The Price of Freedom
Talk at Linköpings Slotts- och Domkyrkomuseum about Erik’s new book. Booking and information: https://lsdm.se/event/forelasning-machiavelli-frihet-i-furstarnas-tid/
For events from 2025 and earlier, see the Event Archive.
