Karin Margarita Frei - Research Professor, Ph.D., M.Sc.
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Karin Margarita Frei - Research Professor, Ph.D., M.Sc.
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Karin Margarita Frei - Research Professor, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Karin’s books are captivating, filled with insights, personal stories, and deep reflections.
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"Join me on this journey to cultivate clarity, presence, and balance, so you can live from your authentic self."

Research Professor

I am the first appointed permanent (Full) professor at the National Museum of Denmark, and the first professor of Archaeometry in Denmark.

Karin Margarita Frei, wearing dark clothing, is seated on the floor drawing abstract orange lines on a white canvas resting against a wall.

Mindful Living

My journey of navigating and healing from two burnouts ignited my passion to create this space for you.

Karin Margarita Frei standing with arms crossed next to the cover of her book titled 'Egtvedpigens rejse', with an ancient burial mound in the background.

Author

My books are always personal. Whether I’m writing about my research or sharing my journey of healing from burnout, I strive to maintain an authentic, positive, and personal tone throughout

Research Interests

Read about Karin’s ongoing research project “Tales of Bronze Age People”

Tracing ancient human and animal mobility using strontium isotopes

Identity in ancient times

Innovative interdisciplinary research

Latest Awards and Memberships

Read about Karin’s latest awards and distinguished memberships.

Ranked as a Top Scholar by ScholarGPS for impactful work

Received in: July 2024

Honorary Award

Awarded by: Fru Ida Emilie Grandjean, født Attrups Foundation

Top 10% Most Cited Author

In PlosOne

Received in: July 2021

The Journey of the Egtved Girl

Explore The Journey of the Egtved Girl, a national bestseller published by Lindhardt and Ringhof. Praised by Politiken with 5 out of 6 stars and predicted by Søren Ryge to remain on bestseller lists, this book captivates with its vivid exploration of ancient Denmark.

Through meticulous research and cross-disciplinary insights, it unveils new discoveries about the Bronze Age Egtved Girl, blending thrilling findings with the author’s personal journey and reflections.

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