Linnean Learning

In the summer of 1732, the Swedish botanist and physician Carl Linnaeus journeyed through Lapland. His travel account is not only often cited as the earliest first-hand account of Lapland by a naturalist and ethnographer, but also known as a founding piece of Swedish literature. With its lively first-person narrative, keen eye for empirical detail and animated portrayal of rural and nomadic life, it gives the impression of entering a new world. But Linnaeus was far from being the first to report on Lapland. Nor was he alone during his trip. In this three part podcast series we learn about this journey through Lapland the discoveries made and the people that Linnaeus met along the way. All of the objects discussed are currently on display in the Library at The Linnean Society until the end of April 2020