48 – Dark Age Diets Combo Episode

Explore the uncertainty surrounding the Battle of Baden Hill and the cultural shift from Romano-British to Germanic in dark age England. Learn about the significance of mead and the four major fermented drinks in Anglo-Saxon society. Discover the role of ale as payment and medicine, as well as its absence in literary sources. Delve into the brewing traditions and daily ale allowance for monks. Examine the presence of orchards and the importance of cattle in the Anglo-Saxon diet. Lastly, learn about the different types of animals consumed during this time and the regulation of hunting deer.