Sweden, along with the rest of the Nordics, is perceived as progressive regarding human rights and equality issues. True as it may be, women are still overlooked in Swedish popular history books and highschool textbooks on the humanities. 

Lumina Historia now kickstart a series of blog posts highlighting women in Swedish history, and women’s history in Sweden. Throughout March, Women’s History Month, we’ll be posting biographical portraits of influential women in royalty and clergy – while also raising awareness of forgotten characters and issues outside the courts. We also take this opportunity to discuss perspectives: why are women still overlooked, and where are all the ”bad” women?

Do you want to get to know unruly duchesses, even-tempered matriarchs and stoic war advocates? Then this is the place for you!

Saint and crusader: a portrait of Saint Bridget of Sweden

March 28, 2024

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.

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

March 24, 2024

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.