Long before democracy was introduced in Denmark, and while the divide between rich and poor was still painfully apparent, Georg Carstensen created Tivoli, a place for master and servant to enjoy themselves side by side. This is the story of his

A Royal Affair: The drama that changed Denmark

Sep 6th, 2018 18m 45s

As madness slowly darkened King Christian VII’s mind, Queen Caroline Mathilde started an affair with the King’s physician and right-hand man, Johan Struensee in the 1800s century. The affair would end up costing the doctor his life. But before

The King, the Queen and the Royal Physician: The love triangle that changed Denmark

Sep 6th, 2018 18m 45s

Swan of Denmark: The story of fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen

Aug 22nd, 2018 20m 11s

The life of Hans Christian Andersen was like one of his fairy tales. He grew up a poor boy and endured much suffering before finally emerging as an internationally renowned and beloved author of fairy tales. By listening to this podcast you'll

Sex, wars and magnificent buildings: The life of renaissance King Christian IV

Aug 22nd, 2018 15m 15s

He did not hesitate to threaten people with prison if he came upon an unsightly house. The King himself was responsible for some of the most beautiful and most well-preserved buildings and areas in Copenhagen, some of which still remain today.

A fall from grace: The story of a renaissance princess' life and exceptional authorship

May 14th, 2018 15m 29s

For her entire life Leonora Christine was the object of admiration, hate, and curiosity. But who was she - this at once adored and hated woman; this talented storyteller, who created what is probably the most revered piece of Danish literature

The fascinating story of Margaret 1: A medieval heroine from Denmark, uniting the Nordic countries

Apr 26th, 2018 15m 38s

When Margaret was born in 1353 no one could have predicted that she would not only change the course of her own life but also overcome massive hardships to unite Scandinavia and thus becoming one of the post powerful woman of the Middle Ages. W

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