Janus Tobias Saito-Madsen
Master of Arts in History, Master of Science in Museum Studies, Festival Director and Writer
Philosophy
I grew tired of “historical” films and series where only fragments of the past survived beneath layers of invention.
As a Scandinavian historian, I wanted to tell these stories as they truly were — raw, human, and shaped by faith, power, and the cold light of the North.
History, to me, is not decoration. It is memory grounded in heritage — and memory deserves honesty.
History Festival, Lectures and Events
I aim to make history approachable, which is why I founded and lead the Faaborg International History Festival and regularly give lectures across Europe.
Written works
I have published books in both English and Danish exploring the early medieval North Sea world — from the Danelaw and civil wars to betrayal and crusades.
