Thit Birk Petersen

The islands of Lolland and Falster in southeastern Denmark are often considered rather uneventful areas which are seldom host to any major happening. This, however, was not always the case. These two islands, especially Lolland, were attractive settlement areas in the Middle Ages and the gateway to the northern parts of Europe during this period. The vast amounts of both private and royal castles that have been discovered here reflect a very active and socially dynamic landscape. Fig. Continue reading →

The islands of Lolland and Falster in southeastern Denmark are often considered rather uneventful areas which are seldom host to any major happening. This, however, was not always the case. These two islands, especially Lolland, were attractive settlement areas in the Middle Ages and the gateway to the northern parts of Europe during this period. The vast amounts of both private and royal castles that have been discovered here reflect a very active and socially dynamic landscape. Fig. Continue reading →

The islands of Lolland and Falster in southeastern Denmark are often considered rather uneventful areas which are seldom host to any major happening. This, however, was not always the case. These two islands, especially Lolland, were attractive settlement areas in the Middle Ages and the gateway to the northern parts of Europe during this period. The vast amounts of both private and royal castles that have been discovered here reflect a very active and socially dynamic landscape. Fig. Continue reading →