Stockholm Bloodbath ·Stockholms blodbad - kampen om tronen

Stockholm's Bloodbath of 1520 is one of the most dramatic moments in the entire history of the Nordic countries. But what really happened? How could a hundred people be executed in the middle of Stockholm? In this two part documentary, historians Bo Eriksson and Anna Maria Forsberg will reveal the reasons behind the massacre.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Dec 27, 2020

1 seaons till Dec 27, 2020

Popularity: 3.6392
2 votes
Networks
(SE)
Production

FaktabruketVelourfilm

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Episode 2

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 2 episodes

Season 1

Aired

2 Episodes
  • Episode 1Episode 159 min

    What was behind the Stockholm massacre? Was it all King Christian the Tyrant's fault - or are there unknown perpetrators? The prelude to the massacre has been going on for many years. Against each other are two young men with big plans. The new Danish king Christian II wants to take control of the Swedish throne with military power, but against him he has the very young Sten Sture who manages to gather the Swedish peasant army. War, love and cunning intrigue lead to the massacre.

  • Episode 2Episode 259 min

    The Danish king finally manages to conquer Stockholm. Sweden's strongest and most influential families have gathered to take part in the coronation of King Christian II. But the grandiose party suddenly turns into mass executions. Stockholm's massacre is a fact. Historians Bo Eriksson and Anna Maria Forsberg reveal the plot behind the massacre. Is Christian the Tyrant alone guilty or are there other perpetrators?

Crew & Team

Jon Jogensjö

Camera Operator

Jörgen Lindskog

Camera Operator

Loa Bie

Camera Operator

Markus Jordö

Camera Operator

Henrik Nordin

Camera Operator

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