From Cross to Crown: Denmark’s Reformation, Wars & Rise of Absolutism
A kingdom under the Pope’s authority. A nation torn apart by faith and war. A crown that would rule alone. This cinematic historical documentary tells the turbulent story of Denmark from 1500 to 1700 — two centuries of upheaval that saw the Catholic Church fall, Protestantism take root, Sweden rise as a rival power, and the Danish monarchy seize absolute control. From the fiery sermons of Hans Tausen and the bloody civil war of the Count’s Feud, to the grandeur of Christian IV’s castles and the devastation of Swedish invasions, witness how war, religion, and ambition reshaped the kingdom forever. Featuring: ✝️ The Reformation and the fall of Catholic power in Denmark ⚔️ The Count’s Feud (1534–1536) — a civil war for Denmark’s soul ???? Christian IV’s architectural and naval legacy ???????? The disastrous wars with Sweden and the Treaty of Roskilde (1658) ???? The abolition of noble privilege and rise of absolutism (1660–1665) ???? Ole Rømer’s discovery of the speed of light and Denmark’s Enlightenment stirrings ???? “The cross has given way to the crown. And for nearly two centuries, that crown will rule alone — until a new age of revolution challenges kings as once they challenged popes.” #HistoryDocumentary #Denmark #Reformation #ChristianIV #Absolutism #ScandinavianHistory #NordicHistory
A kingdom under the Pope’s authority. A nation torn apart by faith and war. A crown that would rule alone.
This cinematic historical documentary tells the turbulent story of Denmark from 1500 to 1700 — two centuries of upheaval that saw the Catholic Church fall, Protestantism take root, Sweden rise as a rival power, and the Danish monarchy seize absolute control.
From the fiery sermons of Hans Tausen and the bloody civil war of the Count’s Feud, to the grandeur of Christian IV’s castles and the devastation of Swedish invasions, witness how war, religion, and ambition reshaped the kingdom forever.
Featuring:
✝️ The Reformation and the fall of Catholic power in Denmark
⚔️ The Count’s Feud (1534–1536) — a civil war for Denmark’s soul
???? Christian IV’s architectural and naval legacy
???????? The disastrous wars with Sweden and the Treaty of Roskilde (1658)
???? The abolition of noble privilege and rise of absolutism (1660–1665)
???? Ole Rømer’s discovery of the speed of light and Denmark’s Enlightenment stirrings
???? “The cross has given way to the crown. And for nearly two centuries, that crown will rule alone — until a new age of revolution challenges kings as once they challenged popes.”
#HistoryDocumentary #Denmark #Reformation #ChristianIV #Absolutism #ScandinavianHistory #NordicHistory
