Long before Copenhagen, Roskilde stood at the heart of Danish power, guarding a shallow fjord that shaped kings, wars, and trade across the North Sea. Using chronicles, archaeology, and the famous ...

Archaeologists in Denmark unveiled the world's largest medieval cog ship, discovered off Copenhagen after 600 years underwater. The vessel is in remarkable preservation.

Once you break through the stereotypes of Lego and pastries, Denmark offers travelers rich experiences from its Viking heritage and Renaissance castles to modern design stores and a cutting-edge food ...

The ship survived for centuries because the sand protected it from the elements.

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