The great story of our country. About the people and forces that shaped it - from the Ice Age to the present day.
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.
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.
Daniel Alfredson, Elsa Gellermark, Lena Ollmark, Anders Högrell, Magnus Samuelsson
Production details
Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
10
Original language
Swedish
Original title
Historien om Sverige
Networks & production
SVTSweden
SVTSweden
Themes
educationhistoryswedish history
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
The Stone Age, circa 14 500 BC-3700 BC
58m6.7 / 10
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.
Written by Elsa GellermarkGuest stars Björn Nilsson, Helena Jankovic Malmström, Fredrik Hallgren, Jonathan Lindström, Torbjörn Ahlström, Åsa M Larsson, Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist, Mattias Jakobsson
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.
Written by Anders HögrellGuest stars Jonathan Lindström, Helena Victor, Sophie Bergerbrant, Kent Andersson, Clara Alfsdotter, Anders Kaliff, Prof. Kristian Kristiansen, Johan Ling
The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century
1h6.5 / 10
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.
Written by Daniel AlfredsonGuest stars Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist, Anna Kjellström, Olof Sundqvist, Neil Price, Mats G Larsson, Kristina Ekero Eriksson, Alexandra Sanmark, Charlotte Hedenstierna Jonson
God Gives and God Takes, the 12th century to the end of the 14th century
1h5.0 / 10
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.
Written by Lena OllmarkGuest stars Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist, Alexandra Sanmark, Mats Roslund, Caroline Arcini Ahlström, Louise Berglund, Christine Ekholst, Marit Holgersson, Bo Eriksson
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.
Written by Magnus SamuelssonGuest stars Louise Berglund, Bo Eriksson, Anna Maria Forsberg, David Lindén, Maria Lingström, Thomas Neijman, Margaretha Nordquist, Erik Petersson
Guest stars Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist, Bo Eriksson, Nils Erik Villstrand, Erik Petersson, Theresia Pettersson, Stefano Fogelberg Rota, Gunlög Fur, Malin Grundberg
Guest stars Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist, Nils Erik Villstrand, Malin Grundberg, Gunnar Wetterberg, Karin Sennefelt, Magnus Västerbro, Mikael Alm, Carina Burman
