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TELEVISION: THE HISTORY OF SWEDEN, EPISODE 5 & 6

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The series The History of Sweden has just aired during this winter. Through 10 episodes all of the history since the Ice Age until the early 2000s is covered. Erik Petersson was one of the experts in episode 5, dealing with the years from 1361 to 1560, and in episode 6, from 1560 to 1658. The 6th episode was followed by an after talk, where the above picture is from. To watch the series, go to: https://www.svtplay.se/historien-om-sverige

For the after talk with Erik, go to: https://www.svtplay.se/video/8morLGv/historiskt-eftersnack/6-stormakt-pengar-och-sex?id=KPn7vdn

Television: National Celebration in Swedish Television Channel 1

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HISTORY COMMENTATOR IN THE STUDIO: The grand finale of the Swedish National celebration took place today, as the country commemorates 500 years since Gustav Vasa was elected king on the 6th of June 1523. Swedish Television honored this occasion with multiple programs, including the National Day celebration broadcasted from the terrace of Moderna Museet. Erik Petersson had the honor of being one of the guests and to start and end the program, which gave the opportunity for him to share both the historic significance of this day as well as a vision of what the National Day will symbolize in the future.

Television: Five milestones in 500 years

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GETTING PREPARED TO CELEBRATE: Tomorrow it’s time to celebrate Sweden’s 500 years on this special National Day, marking the day Gustav Vasa was elected king. To mark this significant occasion, Erik Petersson appeared on Swedish Television’s morning show, “Morgonstudion,” where he discussed five pivotal milestones, one per century, highlighting significant events that have shaped the country’s journey up until today. Get ready for an exhilarating exploration of Sweden’s rich history and its remarkable evolution throughout the ages!

Television: The Last King’s of Sweden

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A new documentary series of two episodes is about the last three Swedish kings, which is also a story about the monarchy and how it developed during the turbulent 20th century. I have contributed material to the series and I am also one of those who comment. The episodes are aired on the 12th and 19th of January on Channel 1 of the National Swedish television. Link to the program: https://www.svtplay.se/sveriges-sista-kungar