Rane Willerslev
Rane Willerslev is a prominent Danish anthropologist known for his research on the relationship between humans and their cultural practices surrounding death and memory. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of how societies remember and honor the deceased, often exploring the intersection of ritual, technology, and human emotion in these contexts.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Rane Willerslev is the director of the National Museum in Copenhagen and expressed his irritation regarding the situation with the feather cape.
Rane Willerslev var »fandeme irriteret«. Nu er der nyt om fjerkappen
Denmark· 2026-02-27Rane Willerslev is reappointed as the director of the National Museum, expressing joy over continuing in the job he has held since 2017.
Rane Willerslev genansættes som direktør for NationalmuseetDenmark· 2026-02-20Rane Willerslev is currently struggling with financial issues and layoffs as the director of the National Museum.
Åndssvagt udvalgDenmark· 2026-02-16
Rane Willerslev has been a very visible leader of the country's largest museum for the past eight years.
Rane Willerslev er blevet mere skeptisk i centralt spørgsmålDenmark· 2025-12-23
Rane Willerslev is mentioned as one of the identical twin scientists alongside Eske Willerslev.
Eske Willerslev kommer i farten også lige til at fornærme nordmændene. Det går ikke stille for sigDenmark· 2025-11-01
Rane Willerslev discusses the human desire to hold onto the dead throughout history.
Rane Willerslev:Stop med at tro, at vi skal give slip på de dødeDenmark· 2025-09-06
