A chronological journey through the history of Scandinavia. Geographically, we cover the five modern Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland—as well as a few other bits and pieces here and there where it‘s relevant. Visit the SHP shop: bit.ly/podshpshop Make a donation: patreon.com/scandinavianhistory
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Listen to Clement, Mark and Chris share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of war, Firefight and more! (Clement also likes Vanguard, take a shot every time he mentions it). Battle reports, hobby talk, growing the community and more.
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When John III died, his son Sigismund took over as king of Sweden. Sigismund was already king of Poland, so he already had some relevant experience. Still, there were two problems: Sigismund was a Catholic, and his uncle Karl really wanted the crown.By Mikael Shainkman
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054 – MUP Shorts – Danny's Magic, Mayhem & Snot licking vomit Slurpers
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Danny ("The Greatest Free Dwarf Player in the World", his words) bring the Magic & the Mayhem. Also Lore. Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty algorithm. Running Order 0:00:30 …
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As soon as the war with Denmark was over, Sweden got itself involved in a new conflict with Russia. The war started because king John refused to give up his wife or Estonia to the Russians. He also refused to accept the Reformation.By Mikael Shainkman
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053 – MUP Monthly – Michael Bay's Dream Castle
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Chris and Clem are joined by Tom King to talk Halo, Epic Warpath & all things Mantic. Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty algorithm. Running Order 0:00:30 Welcome, On the menu…
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052 – MUPLore – LT "Lucky" Lawrence & his Squad in Sector 620 (Deadzone)
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Many thanks to Pod all Star, Peter for being the first person on MUPLore! Thanks to Walt for putting so much love into this. If you are interested in being a guest on MUPLore, please get in touch on manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com, on our Discord or Facebook Groups.Storyline: • ‘Sector 620 - LT ‘Lucky’ Lawrence and hisSquad’ by Peter Thomas Swift, …
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In 1568, Erik XIV of Sweden had never felt better. He had recovered from his temporary madness, he had chased off an invading Danish army and he had married the woman he loved. The future looked bright. At least if you weren’t looking too closely.By Mikael Shainkman
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Walt, Mark and Chris welcome you to MUPLore! A new, ongoing format of Episodes we are running at MUP. What is MUPLore? Listen on, and get excited. If you are interested in being a guest on MUPLore, please get in touch on manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com, on our Discord or Facebook Groups. Audio Credits & Attribution: Free ‘Fanfare Trumpet Announceme…
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050 – MUP Faction Focus – Northern Alliance COK 24
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Chris lights the signal fire, and honks the Clarion to be joined by Peter, Danny and Bob to talk all things pelts. Please note, this was uploaded as a disaster. Chris corrected it, later in the day it was Published. Many apologies (and thanks for letting me know there was an issue). Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Ple…
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In the spring of 1567, Erik XIV had a bit of a breakdown. The war was going poorly, and his spies and his trusted advisor Jöran Persson were feeding him information about a conspiracy among the nobility. The king decided that something needed to be done.By Mikael Shainkman
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049 – MUP Faction Focus – Abyssal Dwarves COK 24
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We are extremely proud, to bring you our first ever MUP Faction Focus episode. Huge thanks to Gad, Nicholas Lee and Timothy Wisham. Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty algorit…
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Mark caught up with Brandon Rospond, to talk all things books. Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty algorithm. Contact us manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com Facebo…
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047 – MUP Shorts – Introducing MUP Faction Focus
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Introducing MUP Faction Focus episodes. A new format episode we will have, ongoing on the Pod. Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty algorithm. Contact us manticunivers…
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The Nordic Seven Years’ War lasted (spoiler!) seven years. The war ended when the combatants ran out of steam and money. There was no clear winner. There were, however, plenty of clear losers.By Mikael Shainkman
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046 – MUP Monthly – The Void stares back
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Our planned quest cancelled, last minute, throwing topic of the Month and the big interview out. So we will have nothing to talk about, right? Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almig…
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045 – MUP Shorts – Morten - King of Norway
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Fred has a chat with Morten and Øyvind about Mortens run at Kings of Oslo GT 2024 and how he came top at both Norwegian events this season Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty …
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044 – MUP Shorts – What do you call an Orc covered in Pastry?
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Bonus content. The chat continued after episode 41, and here it is. 041 – MUP Shorts – A narrative Gamer at a competitive event Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty algorithm. …
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Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty algorithm. Contact us manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427435774358022…
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In the early 1560s, two inexperienced but ambitious monarchs had succeeded their fathers on the Danish and Swedish thrones. They happened to be cousins, but that didn’t stop them from spoiling for a fight over Scandinavian supremacy.By Mikael Shainkman
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042 – MUP Shorts – Epic Warpath with Matt Gilbert
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041 – MUP Shorts – A narrative Gamer at a competitive event
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What happened when Walt went to the Aussie GT? Magic happened. Danny, Chris & of course, Walt discuss the story of the Skar Orcs as they migrate into new, and eerily quiet lands.... Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writin…
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040 – MUP Shorts – Digital Kitbashing with Max McDougall
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Mark & Gad sit down with the man behind McDougall Designs. Talking 3D printing, digital kitbashing and hobby. https://mcdougalldesigns3d.com/mcdougalldesigns3d@gmail.com A Guide to Digital Kitbashing (by Max) https://wargamesatlantic.com/blogs/news/a-guide-to-digital-kitbashing Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please t…
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Gustav Vasa fought to establish his family as the ruling dynasty of Sweden, and to make the House of Vasa respected as equals among other European royal houses. That was often an uphill battle, and sometimes Gustav’s efforts were even undermined by members of his own family.By Mikael Shainkman
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039 – MUP Shorts – An evening with Alessio Cavatore
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it turns out that legendary game designers can be really nice people. Mark and Clem catch up with the man who initially designed Kings of War, plus worked on a popular sci fi game (that is not Antares). Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! …
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038 – MUP Shorts – Steve Hildrew at UK Masters
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Steve Hildrew may not have made the cut for the UK Masters this year, but he's there, with 3 cameras, Streaming games like a champ. Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty algorit…
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037 – MUP Shorts – Walt Meets the Aussie Masters at Clash 24 Aus
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Walt sits down with some of the best Kings of War players in Australia, at Clash of Kings 24. What a legend. Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a written review helps with the almighty algorithm. Contact us manticu…
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We interrupt our regular programming for a special episode about the surprise abdication of Queen Margaret II of Denmark.By Mikael Shainkman
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036 – MUP Monthly – Andy from Black Jack Legacy joins Mantic (and the Pod!)
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Chris, Clem, Mark and Steve are joined by Mantic Games newest Employee, Andy from Blackjack Legacy. We talk Mantic in 2024 and content creation. So much Universe, so little time. Timestamps0:0:01 Introductions0:10:00 Mantic News0:37:10 Clash of Kings UK tiny update0:45:20 Firefight1:14:00 Kings of War2:07:00 Listener Questions3:03:15 Content creati…
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035 – MUP Shorts – Dwarven Norge - Kings of War in Norway
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035 - The Norwegian EpisodeFred, Jørgen and Truls talk about what's going on in the Norwegian Kings of War community.0:0:01 Introductions and hobby0:05:00 "Rain of Kings" Bergen, Norway0:26:30 "Kings of Oslo GT" Oslo, Norway0:38:50 Our plans to go to CoK UK this yearLinks:Facebook groups:Kings of War NorwayRain of KingsKings of Oslo GTKoW Forum lin…
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034 – MUP Shorts – Narrative gaming with Walt & Danny Graves
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Danny Graves joins the pod for the first time, to talk about his narrative Kings Ambush day campaign. We are very happy to be joined by Clash of Kings 23 legend, Walt to talk all things narrative. Thanks for downloading and listening to the Mantic Universe Podcast, please get in touch with us on manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group …
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Gustav Vasa was the Swedish king who had to deal with the largest number of peasant rebellions. In the 1540s, he was also faced with the largest peasant rebellion of all time–at least in Scandinavia. He handled it like he always did, with skillful diplomacy, shrewd politics and overwhelming, brute force.…
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033 – MUP Shorts – Narrative gaming with Walt
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Chris is very happy to be joined by Clash of Kings 23 legend, Walt to talk all things narrative. Thanks for downloading and listening to the Mantic Universe Podcast, please get in touch with us on manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427435774358022 Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent …
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032 – MUP Shorts – The One with Kings Con
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Pod all star, Peter is joined by Kieran as they share their thoughts on the Mantic games event that has been described as "cursed". Thanks for downloading and listening to the Mantic Universe Podcast, please get in touch with us on manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427435774358022 Thanks to Mantic G…
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Even though the Lutheran Reformation was relatively moderate in Sweden to begin with, Gustav Vasa’s religious and financial reforms still provoked a number of rebellions with fanciful names throughout the country.By Mikael Shainkman
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031– MUP Monthly – Kings of War or Bust
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Timestamps 0:00:13 Intro and housekeeping0:07:00 Mascot naming competition0:13:10 Mantic News0:23:20 Mantic Vault news0:35:35 Warpath/Firefight 0:56:40 Kings of War1:58:50 Pannilore and Listener Questions2:38:40 Topic of the month, MUP Fast Grow2:39:20 Mark Zielinski joins (topic of the month continues)2:57:20 Random chat and last thoughts Thanks f…
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030 – MUP Shorts – Firefight Campaign! Dungeon Saga Origins!
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Chris and Clem have a weekend of gaming. We play campaign "The Signal" and laugh when Danor gets killed in Dungeon Saga Origins. Thanks for downloading and listening to the Mantic Universe Podcast, please get in touch with us on manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427435774358022 Thanks to Mantic Games.…
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Unlike his Danish counterpart, Gustav Vasa wasn’t particularly interested in the Lutheran Reformation. At least not to begin with. But when he realized he could solve his money problems by confiscating Church property, Lutheranism started to sound much more interesting to the heavily indebted king of Sweden.…
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029 – MUP Shorts – Fast Grow Christmas 2023
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Clem is joined by Scott and Dave to talk about the new MUP "all gas, no brakes" army fast grow. Please remember, this is for ALL Mantic Games, not just Kings of War, so get that Deadzone strike team, Armada Fleet, Firefight army, or whatever else ready to go! Mantic Store Code - FASTMUP15 Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficia…
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028 – MUP Shorts –Winged Hussar Narrative Special
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Mark & Pod all star Peter catch up with Brandon Respond from Winged Hussar. Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial Kings of War Clickbait Episode! How will the Old World Impact the best rank and flank game in the World? Chris and Clem are joined by Page Neo of Newbie Dice, and Tom King. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 s…
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027 – MUP Shorts – Old World, new Problems for Kings of War?
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Thanks to Mantic Games. Our Podcast is 100 percent unofficial Kings of War Clickbait Episode! How will the Old World Impact the best rank and flank game in the World? Chris and Clem are joined by Page Neo of Newbie Dice, and Tom King. Please tell your friends, give us a 5 star review, where you are listening to this! and apparently writing a writte…
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022 – MUP Shorts - Mark and Gad Chat Armies in Kings of War
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How many armies is TOO Many armies? Mark and Gad solve the question. Once and for all. Thanks for downloading and listening to the Mantic Universe Podcast, please get in touch with us on manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427435774358022 Helpful Links https://baronofdice.com/en-de https://www.manti…
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026 – MUP Shorts – Mantic Open Day 23 & Palette of War
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Chris is joined by Scott, of Palette of War to talk Mantic Open day and all things painting. Check out https://www.youtube.com/@paletteofwar Mantic Webstore discount, good for a few weeks! UNIVERSE15 (one per customer, so fill your basket!) Baron of Dice ManticUniverse for 5% off on the webstore Corvus Terrain. Head over to https://corvusgamest…
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024 – Ronnie Renton & Clash of Kings 24
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Mantic Universe Podcast: Episode 21 Episode 21 – Ronnie - Twilight Kin - 2023 UK Clash of Kings Spectacular! 1: Welcome, On the menu 2: Introduction 3: Our Pannithor: Kings of War 2023 UK Clash of Kings!! 4: Pannilore: Overdrive with Mark 5: Listener Questions Thanks for downloading and listening to the Mantic Universe Podcast, please get in touch …
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023 – MUP Shorts – Felix Castro talks Clash of Kings 2024
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Thanks for downloading and listening to MUP! Please give us 5 stars, where you listen to this, write a review and tell your friends Mark and Clem are joined by Felix Castro (and his dog Tankerbell which can be heard snoring in the background) for a more in-depth review of the Clash of Kings book. 0:00:01 Welcome and introduction of Felix0:07:00 Abo…
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025 – Clash of Kings 2024 Book Review - the FINAL word
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Thanks for downloading and listening to MUP! Please give us 5 stars, where you listen to this, write a review and tell your friends Timestamps 0:00:01 Intro and housekeeping 0:07:15 Introductions 0:17:40 Terrain Crate 0:21:05 Map packs 0:28:30 Mantic neoprene mats 0:39:35 Other Mantic news 0:42:40 Warpath Firefight 1:08:12 Deadzone 1:24:25 Vanguard…
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021 – MUP Shorts episode 2 Mark and Gad Chat
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When Christian III became king of Denmark, he implemented the Lutheran Reformation in his new kingdom. He fired all the Catholic bishops, replaced them with Lutherans and confiscated Church property, making the Crown immensely rich and powerful. The process was surprisingly undramatic. In Denmark. In Norway and Iceland, there was plenty of drama.…
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In the 1530s, Denmark was plagued by a civil war brought on by a combination of rivaling claimants for the crown, and a growing rift between Catholics and Protestants. Ex-king Christian was still causing trouble, and Frederick I wasn’t secure on his throne. When he died, the fighting only intensified.…
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020 – MUP Shorts – Live" from Bugmans Cafe in GW
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We are trying a new format "MUP Shorts". We will still make our huge, Monthly episodes, but we will also give you regular little episodes (interviews and the like). Thanks for downloading and listening to the Mantic Universe Podcast, please get in touch with us on manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/14…
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The coronation in Stockholm had only just ended when another rebellion broke out, threatening Christian II’s Swedish crown. The business with the bloodbath had turned many in the Swedish nobility against the king, but regular people joined the uprising because he also raised taxes and forbade them from carrying weapons.…
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In November 1520, Christian II was crowned king of Sweden. He celebrated this momentous event with a string of feasts and festivities that went on for days. But when it turned out that archbishop Gustav Trolle wasn’t willing to turn the other cheek, things got a bit out of hand.By Mikael Shainkman
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