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The History of Finland Podcast

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9 episodes
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English
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Date created
2020/03/28
Latest episode
2026/01/01
Average duration
22 min.
Release period
259 days

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Bringing the Sisu-sprinkled, boggy, dramatic history of Finland to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8 - The Friendly Vikings (800/825-1025/1100)
2026/01/01
Finland has been the worlds happiest country now eight times in a row. It all started with Friendly Vikings some 1200 years ago.. Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcast   Mentioned in this episode: Viking museum Sources Edited by Joonas Ahola & Frog, with Clive Tulley, Fibula, Fabula, Fact: The Viking Age in Finland, Finnish Literary Society, 2014 Matka muinaiseen Suomeen (Journey to Ancient Finland) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 - Minority Report Part I (Sami People)
2020/12/04
Episode which is "also a Tom Cruise movie.. of sorts!" This is the first of maybe 3 or 4 special episodes on Finnish minorities. In this episode we will introduce the Sami people. Welcome back!   Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcast Mentioned in this episode: Pulttibois Petra Laiti Twitter Sami National Anthem  ILO 169 Cyberpunk 2077 Running sound from Zapsplat.com Sources Samuli Aikio, Marjut Huuskonen, Eva Lettinen, Sukelluksia Saamelaisten ja Suomalaisten Suhteisiin, Raakku Kustannus, 2016Pekka Isaksson, Jouko Jokisalo, Historian Lisälehtiä: Suvaitsevaisuuden ongelma ja vähemmistöt kansallisessa historiassa, Like Kustannus, 2005Veli-Pekka Lehtola, The Sámi People: Traditions in Transition, University of Alaska Press, 2004Kukka Ranta, Jaana Kanninen, Vastatuuleen: Saamen Kansan Pakkosuomalaistamisesta, Kustantamo S&S, Helsinki 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 - Migrations and Merovingians migraines. (375/400-800/825) Migration and Merovingian period.
2020/06/14
Before we take a little break from our usual chronological narrative, (Next surprise episode or two) let's take a look what proto-Finns were doing before "Viking Age". We have mysteries, more Tolkien (he was fan of Finnish language after all!), Finnish weapon Angon and much more!  Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcast   Mentioned in this episode: Varkaus Fennoscandia Vöyrin Käldamäki Käldamäki 3D-Face reconstruction Cassiodorus and Procopious Merovingi family Eura-Köyliö Angon Spear Leväluhta Israel Alftanus Nature magazine    Sources Ilari Aalot, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017 Georg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015 Juha Hurme, Niemi, Teos, 2017 Eino Jutikkala, Kauko Pirinen, A History of Finland, Translated from Finnish by Paul Sjöblom, WS Bookwell Oy, 2003 David Kirby, A Concise History of Finland, Cambridge University Press, 2006 Henrik Meinaner A History of Finland, Translated from Swedish by Tom Geddes, C. Hurst & Co., 2011 Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 - Romans are coming! What!? Wait..? Really? (500 BCE-375/400 CE) Early Iron Age
2020/05/29
I know you’re waiting for Romans and we have them, kind of! Finland was at best in the Roman Empires periphery, but most likely in Romans margins. Finland of course never was a province of Roman Empire, but we have a slice in the coast, that did inhabit people with their cultural influence at least.  Bit more about ceramics too, since it is the last time they play bigger role in our Story. Vikings have to wait their turn for bit more. Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcast   Mentioned in this episode: Tacitus (Germania) The Roman Army at War: 100 BC - 200AD The History of Rome (Marcomannic Wars, Episode 93) Mythologia Fennica (Folklore about cupstones)   Sources Ilari Aalot, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017 Georg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015 Eino Jutikkala, Kauko Pirinen, A History of Finland, Translated from Finnish by Paul Sjöblom, WS Bookwell Oy, 2003 Henrik Meinaner A History of Finland, Translated from Swedish by Tom Geddes, C. Hurst & Co., 2011 Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 - Before Romans and Vikings.. (1700- 500 BCE) Bronze age
2020/05/17
Finland has her first taste of Civilization. In this episode we meet a lot of rocks and metals. Some of our rocks are World Famous! We cover the Bronze age to the beginning of Iron Age. We also just hit our 500 download milestone, so thank you all for listening!  Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/thofpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ThofPodcast   Mentioned in this episode: https://freesound.org/people/ShadyDave/sounds/325611/ (Piano jingle in the "Bison story" is by: Shady Dave - My love (piano loop) Bialowieza Forest  Finnish UNESCO sites King’s grave Sammalahdenmäki Seima axes Palstave blades Textile Ceramics   Sources Ilari Aalot, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017 Georg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015 Eino Jutikkala, Kauko Pirinen, A History of Finland, Translated from Finnish by Paul Sjöblom, WS Bookwell Oy, 2003 Henrik Meinaner A History of Finland, Translated from Swedish by Tom Geddes, C. Hurst & Co., 2011 Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 - Molon Labe ( 3200-1900/1700 BCE) Late Neolithic Period
2020/05/04
This time we wrap up stone age and prepare to adventure to bronze age on our next episode. We take closer look at housing, farming and something called Battle Axe culture and “giants churches”. Episode is a bit shorter due the remaking of the older episodes as well.   Email for the podcast is [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Cows let to summer pastures  The History of Finland site  Corded Ware ceramic/ Battle Axe culture Monty Python (What have Romans ever done for us?) Pöljä group (ceramics) Kiukainen culture The two main groups of ceramics from the period of this episode are: Corded Ware ceramic/ Battle Axe culture (2800-2300 BCE) found mostly in Southwestern Finland and Southern Ostrobothnia. Late Stone age ceramic (3300-1800 BCE) mostly found from Southwestern Finland   SOURCES Georg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015 Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019 Ilari Aalto, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 - Seals, Huts and Ceramics (5200-3200BCE) Early and Middle Neolithic Period
2020/05/02
In our story we journey deeper into the woods and find out what our earthlings were doing in the beginning of the new stone age. Did things change from Mesolithic to Neolithic and if so, how? Email for the podcast is [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Salpausselkä Operation Chastice Treaty of Nöteborg (1323) Henrik Gabriel Porthan Kierikki Jäkärlän ryhmä (group) Jean Sibelius Giant's churches   The two main groups of ceramics from the period of this episode are: Comb Ceramic (5200-3250 BCE) found mostly in Southern Finland, Asbestos Ceramic (4600-2500 BCE) mostly found from Eastern Finland. These in turn include sub ceramic groups.  SOURCES Georg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015 Juha Hurme, Niemi, Teos, 2017 Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019 Ilari Aalot, Elina Helkala, Matka muinaiseen Suomeen: 11 000 vuotta ihmisen jälkiä, Atena Kustannus Oy, 2017 Markku Liuskari, Hannele Palo, Vesa Vihervä, Forum V: Ruotsin Itämaasta Suomeksi, Otava, 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 - The Peninsula (12 000-5200 BCE) Mesolithic Period
2020/05/02
What happened in the peninsula, now called Finland when the last ice age ended 12 000 years ago? Tune in to find out! We cover the culture, diet, and the habits of this stone age people living on this swampy patch of land.   Mentioned in this episode:Das Boot Laboe Naval Memorial Wolf Cave Facebook post with pictures of seas / lakes El Capitan Sapmi Antrea Net Suomusjärvi culture SOURCESGeorg Haggrén, Petri Halinen, Mika Lavento, Sami Raninen & Anna Wessman, Muinaisuutemme jäljet, Gaudeamus Oy, 2015 Juha Hurme, Niemi, Teos, 2017 Pentti Virrankoski, Suomen Historia, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
0 - Introduction
2020/05/02
Welcome to the History of Finland podcast. In this short introduction episode I'll cover the basics like what the podcast is and why do I make it. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!Email for the podcast is [email protected] NB, All the episodes had a facelift (new recording, added narrative, tidying the text etc.) on the 2nd of May, 2020! Podcasts mentioned in this episode:The History of Rome Revolutions The History of the World Footnoting History Partial Historians History is Sexy Books/people mentioned in this episode were:Daniel Juslenius - Vanha ja Uusi Turku (Aboa Vetus et Nova)Henrik Gabriel Porthan (Finnish Livy)Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen - Oppikirja Suomen kansan historiassa (1869–1873)Mannerheim Minna Canth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.8 out of 5
26 reviews
★★★★★
Ratatat420 2026/06/10
Good overview
It’s a fun listen. I encourage the host to keep going.
★★★★★
TeamBarho_Suomessa 2024/07/12
Great episode on the Saami people!
We are from the US and currently driving through Finland on our way to the north -- we stumbled upon this podcast trying to find information on the Sa...
★★★★★
Joie226 2023/12/21
Exactly what I was looking for!
I absolutely LOVE this podcast!! The narrator/author’s soothing voice shares such beautifully rich history. I’ve been learning about recent Finnish hi...
★★★★★
charatza 2022/06/15
Wonderful dry Finnish humor and scholarship
Great podcast. Love the Sami episode especially as my family have Sami as well as mainstream Finnish forebears. Even though we’ve been in America for ...
★★★★★
auroransoul 2021/02/13
Kiitos! I love it!
I’ve visited Finland 3 times since 2002 and I love it there and consider it my second country. I have friends who live there, one good friend being in...
★★★★★
Truzinski 2020/12/29
Thorough and engaging
I have always had an interest in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. I’ve gone as far as to learn Norwegian and have recently started learning Finnish. I ...
★★★★★
Moominsforever 2020/09/04
Wonderful!
This podcast has been a fun way to connect with my Finnish heritage and learn history! It is funny and engaging, and the narrator’s voice is honestly ...
★★★★★
vilsick 2020/05/08
Excellent
I have been searching for a history of Finland for years and this one is exactly what I was looking for. I love history and have always been intereste...
★★★★★
WI Appraiser 2020/04/09
Exciting New History Podcast!
I am a huge fan of Finnish history and am so excited about this new podcast! I have been waiting for someone to do a podcast about the history of Finl...
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