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When a Name Belongs to Everyone: The Many Jesper Jensens

If you searched for "Jesper Jensen," you probably arrived here looking for someone specific. A Danish handball coach. A poet. An entrepreneur. Perhaps a friend or colleague you're

Inside Folketinget: Why Denmark’s Parliament Feels Surprisingly Human

If you wander through the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, you might expect the heart of Danish democracy to feel imposing, perhaps even cold. High ceilings, historical tapestr

Randers, Denmark: A Visitor's Guide to the City on the Gudenå

Randers sits at a point on the map that has shaped its whole character: the place where Denmark's longest river, the Gudenå, widens toward the sea. About ten kilometres inland from

Queen Mary of Denmark Fashion: How the Australian-Born Queen Became One of Europe's Most Watched Style Icons

When Mary Donaldson walked into a Sydney pub during the 2000 Olympics, she was a marketing executive in her late twenties with no idea that her wardrobe would one day be analyzed b

Dane: A Short Name with Several Stories

The word “Dane” looks simple, but it can point to several different ideas. It may describe a person from Denmark, refer

Skanderborg: A Small Danish Town with an Easy Rhythm

Skanderborg is the kind of place that does not try too hard to impress you, which is part of its appeal. Set among lakes