by Emma Bendorf | Dec 9, 2022 | Gods
Skjoldemose ✖ Relieved noblewoman avoided marriage to Frederik II The heir to the throne had fallen for a young noblewoman from Fyn and, contrary to tradition, was determined to make her his queen. After a 13-year love affair, the king’s aunt resolved the situation –...
by Emma Bendorf | Dec 9, 2022 | Gods
Krengerup ✖ Housewives worked hard all year round to put clothes on their families’ backs Mediaeval archaeologists have found woven linen cloth that has been extremely well cared for and reused. In the past, people took care of their possessions. In fact, they put a...
by Emma Bendorf | Dec 9, 2022 | Gods
Lundsgaard ✖ Take a closer look at Agnes Henningsen’s dramatic life as a young girl At the tender age of six, the author Agnes Henningsen moved into the estate manager’s residence at Lundsgaard. Her mother had just died and her father was gradually losing his battle...
by Emma Bendorf | Oct 25, 2022 | Gods
Nyborg Castle ✖ Denmark’s first consti-tution was adopted at Nyborg Castle In the Middle Ages, the country’s most important decisions were taken at Nyborg Castle. Once a year, the most prominent men in the realm met at the danehof to decide court cases, adopt laws...
by Emma Bendorf | Oct 25, 2022 | Gods
Odense Castle ✖ At the age of 38, Frederik VII enjoyed the happiest month of his life in Odense Crown Prince Frederik wanted to keep his commoner sweetheart close to him. In Odense, they could finally be together – and the Crown Prince had never been happier. Louise...
