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New insights into the Cold War in Denmark

New insights into the Cold War in Denmark

En kommandostation fra 2. Sjællandske Brigade. To mænd står over et kort og dokumenter. Den ene har en telefon mod øret.

Published 16 January 2026

A new research project aims to provide a clearer picture of Denmark's role during the Cold War – a time period which can help us understand the current security policy situation better.

Cathedral's musical heritage is brought to life

Cathedral's musical heritage is brought to life

Billede næsten ovenfra af en kvinde der sidder og spiller på orglet i Roskilde Domkirke

Published 14 January 2026

New research project aims to bring the music from Roskilde Cathedral to life. Researchers from Royal Danish Library will map out what music was heard in the cathedral from around 1500-1800.

Carl Nielsen's sealed letters opened

Carl Nielsen's sealed letters opened

Michael Fjeldsøe og Bjarke Moe åbner for det læg som materialet ligger i.

Published 07 January 2026

After 50 years in a sealed envelope, a series of letters are now available to researchers and the public. Hopefully the letters provide new insights into Carl Nielsen's close relationships and life.

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DR-arkivet

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Discover a unique amount of DR's programmes in Royal Danish Library's archive from the Danish Broadcasting Corporation: DR-arkivet.

An Aerial View of Denmark

An Aerial View of Denmark

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See our digitised aerial photos from our extensive collection. You can also help us place them on the map of Denmark.

Mediestream

Collection of older newspaper clippings

Mediestream gives you online access to our unique digital collection of historical newspapers, radio and TV programmes, and cinema advertisements.

Digital collections

Digital collections

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Immerse yourself in a range of digital collections, including images, printed matter, handwritten manuscripts, maps, rare books, and much more.

The library system

The library system

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In the library system, you can borrow books, articles, and journals. You can also find physical and digital material, for example images, music releases, sheet music, manuscripts, and much more.

Tidsskrift.dk

The database of journals - tidsskrift.dk - on mobile

Tidsskrift.dk gives you access to Danish professional, scientific, and cultural journals in digital full text.

Danish educational history

Danish educational history

School class in classroom approx. 1930

Take a closer look at Danish educational history material such as wallcharts, photos, parish charts, and teaching material throughout the ages.

Texts

Texts

Portrait photo: Georg Brandes

Here you can read and search works from the Danish literary history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

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Print and copy

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You can print, copy and scan at the library if you are registered as a user and you log in to your print account.

Ask the library

Ask the library

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You are welcome to contact us if you need help and guidance for search and lending or have questions about our collections. We respond to inquiries weekdays at 9-15.