In 1928, Denmark's pride — the Kobehavn, one of the largest sailing ships ever built — vanished without a trace. No distress signals. No wreckage. Nothing. Nearly 100 years later, it’s still one of the greatest unsolved maritime mysteries in Danish history. So what happened to the Kobenhavn?
In this episode, we unravel the clues, explore wild theories, and travel through the waves of Denmark history, from legendary Vikings to modern-day mysteries.
🛶 Episode Summary:
From Viking raids to five-masted ghost ships, Marie and Kyle take you deep into Denmark. You’ll learn why the Vikings weren’t actually that horny (helmet-wise), why Danish women had it surprisingly good during the Viking era, and how a legendary ship simply disappeared off the map.
Plus, a warm and buttery dive into Denmark’s national dish with Alexandria from The Foreign Fork—and of course, some deeply unnecessary (yet delightful) fashion talk and crop top commentary.
🧭 What You'll Learn:
- The haunting story of the Copenhagen and its 60 missing crew members
- Why Viking longboats were as much engineering genius as they were terrifying
- Fun, weird, and wild facts from Denmark’s history and culture
🍴 Cooking Corner:
Hear how to make Denmark’s national dish, Stegt flæsk, with Alexandra from The Foreign Fork — crispy pork, potatoes, and a creamy parsley sauce that even Vikings would fight over.
💬 Memorable Quotes:
- “The Kobenhavn vanished with no trace. That’s Titanic-level, but without the iceberg or the ending.” – Marie
- “I think I'd rather fight a Viking than dress for a Danish winter.” – Kyle
- “That emergency that kept you off the boat? That might've saved your life.” – Marie
🔍 Keypoints:
Missing Danish ship, Copenhagen ship mystery, Danish history, Denmark history, Vikings, Viking women, Stegt flæsk, Viking longboats, Scandinavian culture, Denmark travel podcast
📢 Shoutouts:
- Thank you to our Danish listeners — and a special shoutout to Saudi Arabia for tuning in!
- 📝 Huge thanks to our writer Laura (check out The Travel Creator Podcast)
- 🎶 Guest Kyle’s band SOKOJO — streaming now
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