The British History Podcast 49 – Dark Age Economics
Jul 3, 2012
This podcast explores the challenges faced by travellers in the Dark Ages, including difficulties obtaining food, the emergence of guest houses, and the cultural aspects of food production. It also delves into the oppressive system of food rent under King Canute's rule, the struggles of the poor, and the consequences of theft in Anglo-Saxon society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenges of Obtaining Food in the Dark Ages
02:12 • 6min
Hospitality Challenges and Options
08:22 • 15min
Cultural Aspects of Food Production in Dark Ages Britain
23:37 • 24min
The Oppressive System of Food Rent and Relief Under Canute's Rule
47:30 • 7min
Monasteries, the 8th Commandment, and the Struggles of the Poor
54:24 • 2min
Theft and its Consequences in Dark Age England
56:05 • 10min