Articles written by Julie Refnov Mortensen

King Christian III was known as a god-fearing, peace-loving king. But first and foremost he was known as the king, who reformed the country to Protestantism.

Apr 26, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Freedom of religion, pleasing the nobility and dealing with peasants uproars kept King Frederik busy during his 10 year reign.

Apr 12, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

King Christian's reign was dominated by his strong will to even the power between nobility, royalty and commoners and his merciless attempts to regain the Swedish throne.

Jan 6, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Hans was the oldest son of King Christian I and Dorothea of Brandenburg and therefore the natural heir to the Danish throne.

Jan 6, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

After the death of King Christoffer of Bavaria, the countries Denmark, Sweden and Norway were without a king. Christoffer had died childless, there was no natural heir.

Jan 4, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

After the deposition of King Eric of Pomerania in 1339, the Kalmar Union, consisting of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, were looking for a new king to lead their countries.

Jan 4, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

In 1389 seven-year-old Bogislaw was sent to Denmark to be the foster child of Queen Margrethe. The queen had chosen him as king of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Jan 3, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Magrethe was only six years old when she was engaged to the then 10-year-old king of Norway, Håkon. She was sent away to Norway and married at the age of 10.

Jan 3, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

From 1332-1340 the kingdom of Denmark ceased to exist. King Christoffer II had signed of his power as king before his death and the majority of the country was mortgaged.

Jan 3, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

When Christoffer was crowned king in 1319, he was handed a kingdom in great dismay. His brother, former King Erik VI Menved, had led the country into severe bankruptcy.

Jan 3, 2009 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

The reign of King Erik VI Menved has been described in history as the beginning of the Age of Decay in Denmark.

Nov 13, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

The war between the son's of Valdemar the Victorious continued as the last surviving legitimate son of the great king, was crowned King of Denmark.

Oct 5, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

War amongst brothers, who all claimed the Danish throne, defined the reign of Valdemar the Victorious' sons.

Oct 5, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Valdemar the Victorious was known as one of the most influential kings in the history of Denmark.

Oct 5, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

With Canute the VI on the throne, Denmark was once again to become a leading superpower in Northern Europe.

Oct 5, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Three kings were chosen to divide the country of Denmark between them and end the rivalry for the throne, but the three kings was not intending to share.

Oct 3, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

The rivalry over the Danish crown continued with the crowning of king Erik Emune.

Oct 3, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

With Canute the Holy on the throne the Danes once again had a true viking ruling their country, but Canute's reign was marked with deception, rebellion and brutal murder.

Sep 28, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

With the throne back in Danish hands, Sweyn Estridsen fought to keep his country safe from surrounding enemies.

Sep 21, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

After the death of Canute the Great, his son Harthacanute was left to follow in his fathers footsteps and maintain the Scandinavian empire, Canute fought hard to build.

Sep 21, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Whether it is your first time on a horse or you are treating the family to an annual horseback ride, it is important to consider the safety on the ride.

Jul 20, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Colic is very common in horses and is one of the most common reasons for premature death in horses. Early detection and quick treatment is key to successful recovery.

Jul 19, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Evanovich once again introduces Stephanie Plum to the craziest criminals New Jersey has to offer.

Jul 19, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Don't be just another body in the classroom. Actively participating and listening in class is crucial to retain information and prepare for upcoming exams.

Apr 30, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

You have a test in the morning and you haven't studied nearly enough. Now time is running out and cramming is the only chance of a decent test result and a good grade.

Apr 20, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo takes you to a world of corruption, deceive and love triangles that will keep you captivated from beginning to end.

Apr 18, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Most people think of Natural Horsemanship as a relatively new phenomenon, when in fact the philosophy of Natural Horsemanship can be traced back to ancient Greece.

Apr 17, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Find out what kind of learning style you belong to and optimize your ability to learn and retain information.

Apr 16, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Studying hard isn't always enough to get the grades you think you deserve. Sometimes it takes a little extra work to get noticed in class.

Apr 9, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

To make the first meeting with a horse, a good confidence-building one, there are a few simple rules for the beginner horsemen to follow.

Apr 7, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Keeping focus during study can be hard for most students but a few easy steps can be taken to avoid distraction from the books.

Apr 5, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Hints to help you in the difficult process of finding the right horse trainer for you and your horse.

Apr 3, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

The capital of Denmark offers many cultural and historical attractions for tourists to explore. These are a few of the older historical sites.

Apr 2, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

A visit to a dude ranch might not make you a professional horseman in a week but can get you and your family off to a great start.

Apr 2, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

The small country of Denmark is often mistaken for other European countries, but Denmark has its own history, its own celebrities and its very own Queen.

Mar 31, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

Little girls like horses. Little girls can be very persuasive. Mom and dad buckle and decide to go shopping for a new addition to the family.

Jan 22, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

For the traveler who prioritizes price over speed, the bus is a great and cheap way of traveling.

Jan 22, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

You are relocating and so is your horse, but you don't have the equipment or experience to haul a horse the many miles to your new home.

Jan 8, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen