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#13: Daniel Serra - What Did Vikings Eat? The Viking diet.

#13: Daniel Serra - What Did Vikings Eat? The Viking diet.

Update: 2025-04-01

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Today's guest is Daniel Serra, an expert in historical food and experimental archaeology. He specializes in Viking Age cuisine, reconstructing meals based on archaeological evidence and ancient texts. In this episode, we dive into what Vikings really ate, how they cooked, and the surprising flavors of the past. From fermented fish porridge to ritual feasts.

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