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Eels in the Middle Ages: Meals & Money
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
The European eel is now categorised as a critically endangered species, but 1000 years ago they flourished in abundance, and were an important aspect of Medieval life. In this episode, Cat is joined by Medieval historian Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee, also known to many as the ‘Surprise Eel Historian’. We examine the cultural history and significance of Eels in England. From a delicious meal to being used a a form of currency, just how vital was the presence of Eels in the Middle Ages to Britain? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Oct 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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