Danske Magazin

Danske Magazin is described by its publisher as Denmark's oldest journal. It has been published since 1745 in instalments, presenting sources on Danish history such as letters, travel accounts and official documents. The editions include an introduction and explanatory notes, and each volume has an index of personal names and often also place names. Jacob Langebek issued the first instalment of Danske Magazin before the founding meeting of the society, which took place on 8 January 1745. He had originally imagined the publication would be called "Danske Forraads Kammer", but "Magazin" was more neutral and he leaned towards the view that it was a good old Danish word. The meaning of "Magazin" was never in doubt: it is a place where things are collected. In this case, historical sources from the Middle Ages to recent and most recent times are printed with explanatory introductions, comments and notes. Danske Magazin contains only sources that are not of such scope that they could advantageously be published in a standalone publication. Over the years the publication frequency has varied. The first series' six volumes appeared in the years 1745-52. Then it was not until 1784 that the second series was begun – it was concluded in 1836. After a seven-year pause the third series followed in 1843-60, the fourth in 1864-1886, the fifth in 1887-1909, the sixth in 1909-33, the seventh in 1934-1957 and the eighth in 1958-95. At the 250th anniversary the publication had thus reached a stately run of 48 volumes.

Danske Magazin is described as Denmark's oldest journal and has been published since 1745 in instalments, presenting sources on Danish history such as letters, travel accounts and official documents. The editions include an introduction and explanatory notes, and each volume has an index of personal names and often also place names. Jacob Langebek issued the first instalment of Danske Magazin before the founding meeting of the society, which took place on 8 January 1745. He had originally imagined the publication would be called "Danske Forraads Kammer", but "Magazin" was more neutral and he leaned towards the view that it was a good old Danish word. The meaning of "Magazin" was never in doubt: it is a place where things are collected. In this case, historical sources from the Middle Ages to recent and most recent times are printed with explanatory introductions, comments and notes. Danske Magazin contains only sources that are not of such scope that they could advantageously be published in a standalone publication. Over the years the publication frequency has varied. The first series' six volumes appeared in the years 1745-52. Then it was not until 1784 that the second series was begun – it was concluded in 1836. After a seven-year pause the third series followed in 1843-60, the fourth in 1864-1886, the fifth in 1887-1909, the sixth in 1909-33, the seventh in 1934-1957 and the eighth in 1958-95. At the 250th anniversary the publication had thus reached a stately run of 48 volumes.

Denmark's oldest journal, publishing historical sources with explanatory introductions, comments and notes.

• Danske Magazin journal

  Denmark's oldest journal, published since 1745 in instalments, presenting sources on Danish history such as letters, travel accounts and official documents.

1. 1Om Danske Magazin – Det Kongelige Danske Selskab for Fædrelandets Historiedanskeselskab.dk