Still embarrassing to talk about menstruation Did you run home to your parents full of joy to tell them loudly and proudly about your first period? Did you look forward to telling your brother? Most probably not.
A visit to Rome using centuries-old guidebooks "There were big differences in what people thought was important and noteworthy, beautiful or ugly," says Anna Blennow.
The researcher who became a stand-up comic Marianna Keisalo defied her own nerves to become a stand-up comic in Denmark and Finland. “It’s given me an entirely new perspective on humour.”
Diversity leads to greater social coherence and well-being Diversity makes us all more open-minded, both in our communities and at work.
How does Denmark have better healthcare than the US for less money? OPINION: Forget healthcare policy, it’s the culture.
Greenland's sled dog population is decreasing rapidly Greenland risks losing its unique sled dog culture as the number of dogs has been decreased by 50 per cent over the past 20 years.
Queues move faster if the last person is served first Serving the last person to arrive in the queue could surprisingly cut waiting times, shows new research.
Climate change is destroying Greenland’s earliest history Rising temperatures and heat producing bacteria threaten the remains of three major Greenlandic cultures preserved in the permafrost.
Sweden’s view of what makes ideal parents The ideal parents see children as bringing meaning to their lives.
Study links autism with circumcision A new study suggests that circumcision increases the risk of developing autism. Pain could be a possible reason for the connection, says scientist.
Culture and legislation challenge divorces among Danish Turks Relations to Denmark play an unexpected strategic role in divorces between ethnic Turks, shows new research.
Eurovision Song Contest to be part of Denmark's cultural heritage Danish researchers are harvesting the internet for all information about this year's Eurovision Song. Contest The goal is to ensure good historical research - but the researchers are also learning to predict the winner several months in advance.
Gay Muslims keep religion and sexuality separate Homosexual men in Beirut consider their sexual orientation to be a transitional phase rather than a lifelong part of their identity.
Greenlandic villages have a future The future is uncertain for many Greenlandic villages, and some will disappear, predicts political scientist, who nevertheless sees hope for the well-functioning villages that have an industrial base.
Greenlanders strove for change If Greenlandic culture has been ruined, Denmark is not to blame. Greenlanders wanted to have their opportunities expanded beyond their old sealing and whaling-based culture, argues Greenlandic historian.
For Icelanders, it pays to be weird For a century, Iceland tried to be just like other European countries. But suddenly the people in the far North decided to become a bit different.
The English inspired Vikings to build cities The first cities and churches in medieval Denmark were probably inspired by the English, sources show. A historian sheds light on how the English influenced the Vikings, culturally as well as politically.
Victims of sex trafficking return home to great expectations Nigerian women who sell sex on the streets of Europe are met with huge expectations from their families when they return to Africa.
Why Danes dance ’les Lanciers’ Danes are the only nation in the world to dance the ballroom dance ’les Lanciers’. Part of the explanation for its continued popularity can actually be traced to Beverly Hills 90210.
GTA is the great contemporary novel Action games like 'Grand Theft Auto' and 'Call of Duty' reflect reality to such a degree that we fail to distinguish the metaphors used in the games from the reality they describe.
What drives a prostitute In a survey of prostitution, the majority of prostitutes say their own sexuality, sexual curiosity and money are the main reasons they chose their line of work.
The North is barbaric and sublime Many associate the North with wealth and progress. But ancient stereotypes of barbaric Vikings and primitive ignorance are still alive and kicking, says Icelandic historian.
How China will meet the world The Chinese are coming – but what do they want? New Danish research shows that China’s future foreign policy will depend very closely on how the Chinese picture themselves.
