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The Little Viking Saga – Episode 13 – A wheelie big...

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Parenting & childcare

Tur-return: Episode 17 – Nudity is natural — and no big...

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Can Denmark’s Second-Hand Culture Be Moved Online?

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Is Denmark About to Go Nuclear Again?

The Danish government announced this week it is launching a study into new nuclear power technologies, after calls from the country’s main political parties...

“It’s Not Just About Defending Denmark but Becoming a Part of It”: The Danish Home Guard

Have you ever felt the itch to do more for your community, but didn’t quite know how? Do you crave a sense of belonging,...

Denmark, men and masculinity: What do Danes think?

Christoffer, 27, Northern Zealand “Masculinity in Denmark is about being authentic, respectful, and emotionally aware, rather than fitting into a fixed role.” I don't feel that...

“The Nicest Men on Earth?”

Ali Lewis meets the makers of a new film showing on DR this summer that offers a uniquely Danish take on the masculinity crisis...

Coming of Age the Danish Way: A Guide to Confirmations in Denmark

Every spring in Denmark, thousands of young teens dress up in formal clothes, head to church with their families, and take part in a...