125. Addicted to Bloodbaths

It is possible to be addicted to many things; sugar, gambling, cigarettes are just a few. But Duke Karl is addicted to something else and that is a good old fashioned bloodbath. Needing to consolidate his power now King Sigismund has left the country, Karl turns his attention to castle commanders, members of the council and even admin assistants in his quest to secure the loyalty of everyone left in Sweden. It's extreme, but will it work? You can see the painting of Sten Banér that we mention late in the episode via the link here . You can find out more information about the podcast on our website , send us an email and

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125. Addicted to Bloodbaths is an episode from A Flatpack History of Sweden by A Flatpack History of Sweden.

This episode is 38:05 long.

This episode was published on Apr 5, 2026.

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