Medieval Massacre

Medieval Massacre

This exhibition tells in gory detail with many archaeological finds the gruesome event when 1,800 protesting Gotland farmers were brutally mowed down by the Danish soldiers of King Valdemar Atterdag.

© Katharina Nimmervoll / SHM

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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.