Stockholm Bloodbath

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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Status	Ended
Original Name	Stockholms blodbad - kampen om tronen
First Air Date	December 27, 2020
Last Air Date	December 27, 2020
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	59min
Language	Swedish
Original Language	Swedish
Production Countries	Sweden
Production Companies	Faktabruket Velourfilm
Networks	SVT Play

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Episode 2

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?

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