Exploring the Viking Age

This episode features Daniel Serra, an expert in historical food and experimental archaeology, who specializes in Viking Age cuisine and co-authored a Viking cookbook. He dives deep into Vikings' surprising diets, exploring unique dishes like fermented fish porridge and ritual feasts. Daniel discusses the challenges of recreating ancient meals, the significance of regional variations, and social class in Viking food. He also highlights their cooking methods and preservation techniques, showcasing how culinary practices are intertwined with Viking culture and storytelling.

Today's guest is Martin Erikson - one of the biggest Viking enthusiasts around. He is a Viking themed restaurant owner, author, ship owner, musician and adventurer. For us Swedes, he's a national treasure bordering on a legend.Subscribe to stay updated! Also available on all platforms where podcasts are found, such as YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Find all the links in our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/grimfrost⁠

Today’s guest is Peter Olausson. Shipbuilder, historian and expert on cultural heritage. Subscribe to stay updated! Also available on all platforms where podcasts are found, such as YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Find all the links in our linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/grimfrost⁠

Today’s guest is Anders Kaliff. Author and professor of archaeology at Uppsala university in Sweden. Subscribe to stay updated! Also available on all platforms where podcasts are found, such as YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Find all the links in our linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/grimfrost⁠

Today's guest is Neil Price, acclaimed author and distinguished professor of archaeology at Uppsala University in Sweden. Subscribe to stay updated! Also available on all platforms where podcasts are found, such as YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Find all the links in our linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/grimfrost⁠

Nils Edström, the talented musician and songwriter behind Hindarfjäll, shares his journey through Gothenburg's music scene. He candidly discusses the challenges of mastering traditional instruments and the influence of Norse folklore on his songwriting. Nils reflects on the creation of their latest album, weaving modern interpretations with historical themes. The conversation adds humor to Viking rituals and life, blending creative aspirations with a rich cultural heritage. Listeners will be entertained by his lively anecdotes and passion for Nordic traditions.

This time our guest is Ben Raffield– archaeologist, associate professor at Uppsala University and expert on Viking Age warfare and warriors. Hear the guys discuss warriorhood, conflicts, slavery and more.

In this discussion, Matthias Toplak, an archaeologist and head of the Viking Museum Haithabu, shares his passion for Viking culture. He explores fascinating topics like body modifications, including tooth filing and their social implications. Toplak delves into the historical significance of Hedeby, the Vikings' bustling trading hub. The conversation also touches on burial practices, including sacrificial rituals, and how these customs reflect beliefs about identity and the afterlife. A captivating peek into Viking society and its enduring legacies!

Explore the Viking Age with the Grimfrost Podcast’s fifth episode! This time our guest is Clive Standen – actor, shepherd of the sea and Rollo in the tv-series Vikings.

Explore the Viking Age with the Grimfrost Podcast’s fourth episode! This time our guest is Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson, an acknowledged archaeologist who has examined some of the most famous Viking Age sites and graves. She is an expert in the Viking Age martial culture, economy and much more. Check it out!