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Women's History
Heliga Birgitta, Historiography, Saint Bridget, WHM24

Saint and crusader: a portrait of Saint Bridget of Sweden

St. Bridget of Sweden is one of the most important people in Swedish history. Here you can read about her life and work as well as how she has been viewed over time.

Jeremy
March 28, 2024

Women's History
Historiography, WHM24

Where are all the women? A look at modern history textbooks and old-fashioned perspectives

Examining Swedish history textbooks reveals a startling underrepresentation of women. Read more about why this bias exists, and how current historical research is challenging this male-dominated narrative.

Hannah
March 24, 2024