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The Danish National Encyclopedia, Lex, is a digital resource, written by more than 1000 researchers and experts, about absolutely everything. At Culture Night we’ll show you how an encyclopedia is created, and why it is of utmost importance in a world where reliable knowledge is under pressure. You can take a quiz, test the new chatbot and hear talks by passionate experts: The astrophysicist who wants to take us closer to the stars, and the architect who wants more poetry in between the city’s houses. Learn more about some of Denmark’s first immigrants, and whether we need to worry about ebola coming to Denmark.
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Tina Ibsen: The sky above Copenhagen
We have always tried to understand what lies behind the stars in the sky. Ole Rømer studied Jupiter’s moons and arrived at new understandings of the nature of light. A solar eclipse led to our understanding of gravity. Here, the astrophysicist focuses on some of the insights we have gained by looking at the sky above us. The talk will be in Danish.
Hans P. Hagens: The poetry in between the house
Architect Hans Peter Hagens talks about the enigmatic courtyard complex at Strandgade 30 and its interplay with the surrounding historic buildings, where Vilhelm Hammershøi painted a number of his celebrated works. For Hagens, the courtyard is an important reminder of the value of intriguing spaces in architecture. The talk will be in Danish.
Garbi Schmidt: The first immigrants
Denmark’s capital has always attracted immigrants. We make our way through the streets of Copenhagen and the villages of Amager 100-300 years ago and visit the places where Dutch, Polish, Russian and Yiddish were spoken. What stories were told in the small living rooms? And what can we learn from history today? The talk will be in Danish.
Anders Fomsgaard: Will ebola reach Christianshavn
Major Ebola outbreaks are spreading in Africa. The strain is known as Bundibugyo, it has a high fatality rate, and there is still no specific vaccine or treatment. In May 2026, the WHO declared the outbreak “a public health emergency of international concern”. What does this mean for us? Could Ebola reach Christianshavn? The talk will be in Danish.