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The Stone Age, circa 14 500 BC-3700 BC E1 58 min

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

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.

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The Age of Metals, circa 1700 BC to 500 AD E2 60 min

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

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.

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The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century E3 60 min

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

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.

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God Gives and God Takes, the 12th century to the end of the 14th century E4 60 min

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

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.

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The Battle for the Throne, year 1361-1560 E5 60 min

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

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.

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The Superpower Sweden, year 1560 to 1658 E6 60 min

6. The Superpower Sweden, year 1560 to 1658

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Witches and Wars, year 1658 to 1721 E7 60 min

7. Witches and Wars, year 1658 to 1721

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New Times, year 1719 to 1809 E8 60 min

8. New Times, year 1719 to 1809

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The People Take Power, year 1809 to 1921 E9 60 min

9. The People Take Power, year 1809 to 1921

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The World's Most Modern Country, year 1921 to present day E10 60 min

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

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The History of Sweden (2023)

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

7.1 (10) 1 Season 1h/ep 2023-11-05 SE

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.

Genres: Documentary, Drama

Stars: Simon J. Berger, Gunnar Wetterberg