May 5

Thomas Boberg

Thomas Boberg (born May 5, 1960) Danish poet

Read an excerpt from Boberg's book Africana here

Watch an interview with Boberg (Danish language)
 here

"a frank conversation about the collection of poems "69 Demons", Thomas Boberg tells about the showdown with his father and the male artist myth. And he has now reached a place in life where he can curb his urge for unlimited freedom and acknowledge the pain of others"


Nellie Bly

Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Jane Cochran) (born May 5, 1864) – U.S. journalist

Read more about Nellie Bly here

Watch a feature about Nellie Bly's trip around the world
 here


Soren Kierkegaard

Soren Kierkegaard (born May 5, 1813) Danish philosopher

Read a short article about Kierkegaard's "Either/Or" here

Watch an interpretation of Kierkegaard's philosophy
 here