
Lecture: Was it Knud who did it?
Medieval historians and archaeologists discuss new findings about Copenhagen's founding - was it Knud the Great or Bishop Absalon who established the city?
Anders Lundt Hansen is a Danish medieval historian specialising in the Viking Age and early Danish kingship. His research includes the reign of Cnut the Great and the origins of Copenhagen, and in 2026 he published "Knud den Store og slaget om Danmark 1026" with Lindhardt & Ringhof.

Medieval historians and archaeologists discuss new findings about Copenhagen's founding - was it Knud the Great or Bishop Absalon who established the city?

Author Anders Lundt Hansen presents his new book about William the Conqueror and the North's connection to medieval England.

Anders Lundt Hansen lectures on Canute the Great and the decisive Battle of Helgeå from 1026, exactly 1000 years after the event. A historical analysis of how the battle became a turning point in Danish history.