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An interview with Daniela Hummelgren: Why the PD3 exam may not...

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Tarot cards and curses – Why Danes have turned from secular...

Close-up of tarot cards fanned on a dark wooden table, including The Lovers, resting on a black velvet pouch with purple drawstring tassels

5 Ways to Fully Experience a Danish Fall

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Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Denmark’s National Treasure

In a small Odense street, a shoemaker’s son dreamed of theatres and castles. His imagination helped him get through grey winter days, and his...

Danish Football Clubs on a European Adventure

As one of the most widely loved pastimes across the country, football holds a special place in Danish society. It was in 1992 that...

The Danish Sustainability Paradox: To Fashion or Not To Fashion

Fueled by social media, Denmark has emerged as the capital for fashion. As a newly minted global fashion leader, Denmark has gained attention for...

The Big Mermaid and the Bare-Breasted Debate: When Art, Culture, and Cleavage Collide

She’s making waves – and headlines.  A scintillating debate over the fate of Den Store Havfrue (the Big Mermaid) has come to Denmark’s shores. Earlier...

Soaking Up The Sun In Denmark’s Garden Villages

On a summer evening, the sounds and smells reach you before the view does. The chime of cutlery on plates, smoke drifting from a...