Danish museum director and rapper to explore weapon history in new DR program

Danish public broadcaster DR is set to release a new program called "Store kanoner" (Big Guns), which delves into the history of weaponry. The show will feature Rane Willerslev, the director of the National Museum and an avid hunter, alongside rapper Marc Johnson, a participant in last year's World Championship in pistol shooting.

Together, they will explore "the power and technology behind some of war history's most decisive inventions." Willerslev is slated to provide historical context and detail the events surrounding these weapons, while Johnson will offer technical explanations. This approach aims to combine historical narrative with energetic presentation.

Jytte Bergmann Moll, an editor at DR, described the program as an evolution in historical storytelling. "We are constantly developing new ways to convey history, and this is the latest addition, where we unite experimental archaeology and vibrant energy," she stated in a press release. The program is expected to offer a fresh perspective on historical weaponry.