Billund, Denmark

The two stories Number the Stars and The Wrong Lunch Line are very similar but they have many of their own differences. Number the Stars is a historical fictional story which talks about Annemarie and Ellen, and what one family does to save another from the Nazi. Meanwhile, The Wrong Lunch Line is about Yvette and Mildred, who are children, having a rough school day. These stories similarities share many characteristics between characters, but their differences are more about the events that…

Three years later, Thorfinn Karlsefni a Viking explorer, who some sources note as Leif Eriksson’s brother and others simply as an acquaintance or companion, sailed to Vinland with his family and a small group of settlers. There he established the first European settlement, besides the short stay of Leif Eriksson. The group of about 130 people “settled there to engage in haymaking, hunting, and fishing.”(Thorfinn). The settlements population grew as the first European child was born at the…

DENMARK Denmark, a Nordic country, is a part of Northern Europe. It is situated north of Germany yet it is the southernmost Scandinavian country. The Kingdom of Denmark comprises Denmark, Faroe Islands, and Greenland. It has another 443 islands as its part, of which about 72 islands are inhabited. The country is bordered by Germany in the south and just touches the southern peninsula of Sweden to north east. Rest of the country’s borders are covered by the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Danish…

Throughout the course of history the Vikings have been characterized by historians and the very people who encountered them as savages, barbarians, and thieves. However, under close examination it is clear that many of the practices and skills that were developed and used by the Vikings in Eighth century Europe have served as additions not only to art but they also influenced changes in government that proved positive for future government protection. The viking way of nature was not to to…

the best thing you possess will I have for the price of my draught” (Andersen ). This villain like character is necessary to have someone who opposes the rule of the Sea King and shows that there was a darker power in the ocean. Because many in Denmark at the time where part of the liberal party, the sea witch may have been influenced by the radicals who opposed the democratic practices. Threshold guardians test the main characters courage and worthiness for the task they have ahead of them.…

Denmark uses a golden triangle model called Flexicurity, a combination of flexibility, security and active labor market policy. While companies have the flexibility to lay off employees during downturns and hire when business increases, employees are guaranteed unemployment benefits and the active labor market system offers guidance, job education to everyone who is unemployed. This explains why “about 25% of Danish private sector workers change jobs each year. [There are dual advantages of the…

A British exit from the European Union may be on the horizon, however it will be a very difficult choice for Prime Minister David Cameron. A British exit has it’s pros and cons and if Britain 's choses to stay or leave the European Union will have the country divided, it seems as if staying in the European Union would be the smarter choice for many reasons. Staying in the European Union may have some financial benefits, but the overall freedom and happiness of the the British population will…

In 2004, Chef Claus Meyer, and Chef Rene Redzepi opened a Danish restaurant named NOMA, in Copenhagen. The name NOMA is a contraction of the Danish words for “Nordic” and “Food”. NOMA is currently the most important restaurant in the world. Together Chef Rene Redzepi and Chef Claus Meyer popularized, and invented the idea of Nordic cuisine. They populated their menu with items such as wild berries, musk ox, and sauces made with beer rather than wine. NOMA’s success has empowered other…

The Viking Age was an era in European history during which the peoples of the Baltic and Scandinavia surged onto the world stage as pirates, raiders, traders, and fearless explorers. There are many controversies and theories as to why the Scandinavians chose, or were forced, to leave the far northern reaches of Europe. Various indications have suggested a possible population increase that correlates with available farming land, which in turn, connects to an increase of people looking to settle.…

Considering how Beowulf acted throughout the entirety of Beowulf, it is reasonable to consider him both an epic hero and a regular hero. When the Danes were harassed by Grendel and Beowulf found out, he does not hesitate to help them. While talking to King Hrothgar, king of the Danes, Beowulf asks, “‘I have come so far, Oh shelterer of warriors and your people’s loved friend, That this one favor you should not refuse me – That I, alone and with the help of my men. May purge all evil from this…