Capital Region of Denmark

Bring me sunshine

Recent research suggests that engraved stones discovered on the Danish island of Bornholm may have been ritual offerings in response to climatic change caused by a huge volcanic eruption almost 5,000 years ago. Over the past few decades, hundreds of…

Bog body

Bog body found in Denmark

Archaeologist working in Egedal, Denmark, have uncovered a set of partial human remains that may represent an ancient bog sacrifice.

RIGHT The unicorn has been a popular creature in mythology for many centuries, and often appeared in medieval art. This tapestry is part of a series of wall hangings known as The Hunt of the Unicorn.

Animal habits

One common motif is that of a knight in armour engaging in combat with a snail. Another is that of the killer rabbit, shown wielding sword, axe, or bow and arrow as it fights against those hunting it.