Smørrebrød, a traditional Danish open-faced sandwich, has evolved from a basic meal to a culinary art form. Originating in the 19th century, smørrebrød was initially a simple meal for workers, …
The Jelling Stones
The Jelling Stones, a pair of runestones located in Jelling, Denmark, are among the most significant historical artifacts in Viking history. These stones, dating back to the 10th century, are …
Happy Freya’s Day
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the names of the days of the week? One particularly interesting example is Friday, or as some might call it, “Happy Freya’s …
Five Danish Ring Fortresses Have Been Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, a Move That Recognizes Their Significant Place in Global History and Heritage
The recent addition of the Danish ring fortresses, including Aggersborg, Fyrkat, Nonnebakken, Trelleborg, and Borgring to UNESCO’s World Heritage List marks a momentous occasion for Denmark and its historical narrative. …
From Mystery to History: Denmark’s National Museum May Have Identified Jelling Stone Carver
In the last few years, there have been a lot of exciting Viking Age discoveries. One of these discoveries happened recently when Senior Researcher Lisbeth Imer from the National Museum …