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Denmark’s only medieval rowboat dated

November 27, 2012 in Society & Culture

Researchers have now assigned a date to the sensational find of a rowboat. The dating cements the small vessel’s position as Denmark’s only preserved medieval rowboat.

Optimists win sealed-bid auctions

November 26, 2012 in Society & Culture

But optimism doesn’t always pay off. The winner can end up a loser.

Older people just as happy without children

November 24, 2012 in Society & Culture

Being childless doesn’t mean being more unhappy in old age, according to a Norwegian survey.

Cannabis makes inmates behave

November 23, 2012 in Society & Culture

Prison guards often turn a blind eye to cannabis smoking, because stopping inmates from smoking creates turmoil in prisons and can damage rehabilitation, says new Danish study.

Focus on refugee resilience, not trauma

November 22, 2012 in Society & Culture

Support for refugees from war zones should focus on their resilience, not their trauma, says new research.

How Vikings killed time

November 19, 2012 in Society & Culture

The Vikings played ball, lifted stones and wrestled. Often the games turned violent and bloody, occasionally resulting in death.

Strong states resisted democracy

November 19, 2012 in Society & Culture

There is a strong link between the age of states and the European influence they have been exposed to, says new study.

Pre-Viking hotspot on the Norwegian Coast

November 15, 2012 in Society & Culture

Kings took control of coastal maritime traffic in Norway as early as the third century, long before the Viking Age. Discoveries from the ancient royal residences offer new proof.

The road to adulthood: car culture in the Faroes

November 13, 2012 in Society & Culture

Cars dominated Faroese youth culture in the ’70s and ‘80s, as young men found strong symbolic values in owning and driving a car. Today’s youths are, however, finding values in other activities.

Choir singing improves health and work environment

November 12, 2012 in Society & Culture

Singing in a choir with your work mates can give you better health and more commitment to your job.

Unusual find saved just in time

November 12, 2012 in Society & Culture

Paddles dating back to the Ertebølle culture in the Stone Age were recently found in Horsens Fjord, Denmark. They were close to being eaten up by the strong ocean currents.

Young students want to improve the daily lives of the elderly

November 9, 2012 in Society & Culture

A school project found an answer to old people's needs: let teenagers take the elderly on exursions.

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Cannes nominations rarely lead to local success

May 19, 2013 in Society & Culture

A Danish movie is nominated in Cannes for the third year running. New research shows that a nomination at one of the major European film festivals significantly boosts ticket sales in overseas cinemas. Festival hits are, however, far from guaranteed to be successful in Denmark.

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