I only included information that I could verify from multiple sources. Many blogs are quick to attribute Hákarl (fermented shark) to the Vikings. However, I couldn't find any reputable sources confirming that the Greenland Shark was caught anywhere before the 14th century, a few hundred years after the Viking Age ended. Determining whether Vikings had the equipment for and/or participated in deep-sea fishing is also tricky. Still, the dish very well may have begun with the Vikings. I just couldn't find sufficient proof to include it.
Allright, here is a theory. The succes of the vikings is in a large part thanks to the facts that they where much healthier as their West-European victims.
I used the gender-neutral form of fishermen, “fishers,” purposefully to include women in that group. Anglers catch fish with a rod, line, and hook with live or artificial bait (Oxford). Vikings did not use fishing rods, so “Fisher” was the more historically accurate word choice. I agree that it sounds a bit odd, though.
Looking it up, it looks like a combination of horses being too valuable to slaughter for food and "Non-Catholics eat horse, so this is a way to tell Catholic from Heathen". If you eat horse meat, the Catholic church instantly knows you're pagan - kinda like if a non-muslim or non-jewish person eats pork, that's like a neon sign saying where you stand on matters of faith (which back then were deeply intertwined with concepts of government and law).
This is true, however, "Viking" has become a colloquialism that now encompasses the lives of those who used to go viking and the other peoples of that area. It is an easily understandable way to sum them up and have everyone instantly know who you are talking about.
@@smokingpockets Dear Sir, tks for the response, It is a very broad term, a lot has changed in the last 1k-2k years including modern archeological finds, dna, languages & facts, yet some facts I find relative to my origins 🍻👍😊
I think you’re confusing the Norse with Vikings. Vikings were Norse who went on raids, so while they were “going Viking” they were most certainly not stopping in the middle of their raid to do 5 minutes of farming 😂
I understand that not all Norse people were Vikings, but I generally use the terms interchangeably so people who are interested in Viking history can find my content. As well, Vikings didn’t raid year round. Many had families, settled in new lands, and had other professions while not raiding. To be specific and clear up any confusion around the term, the Oxford Dictionary defines “viking” as this: noun. a member of a Scandinavian people who attacked and sometimes settled in parts of north-west Europe, including Britain, in the 8th to the 11th centuries.
@@ValhallaWorks Don't forget trading. The most common busines for vikings on trips were trading with other people. Less risky and all could come home alive.
🥬Subscribe: th-cam.com/channels/_ty5LhgqlrS7cLG6K5CMNw.html
This video makes me think of How to Train Your Dragon.
awesome video! this type of content is reigniting my childhood interest in the vikings.
Thank you for the information. Much respect to the Viking people
I really loved your video
Thank you so much!
stunning end super interesting video, very well done! aaaaaand subbed!
I just subscribed!! Glad this channel came uin my feed!
Awesome, thank you! 😊
@@ValhallaWorks You're welcome!! The Vikings are very interesting and I love history!!
I absolutely love this channel so far!
That's awesome, thanks! I'm working on the next video now.
I'll be there when it's released. 👍
@@ValhallaWorks Why are you using text to speech software though? It makes everything sound weird.
Yeah it makes this sound like a bot channel
Hoping to hear about the fermented shark the vikings ate on Iceland.
I only included information that I could verify from multiple sources. Many blogs are quick to attribute Hákarl (fermented shark) to the Vikings. However, I couldn't find any reputable sources confirming that the Greenland Shark was caught anywhere before the 14th century, a few hundred years after the Viking Age ended. Determining whether Vikings had the equipment for and/or participated in deep-sea fishing is also tricky. Still, the dish very well may have begun with the Vikings. I just couldn't find sufficient proof to include it.
I would love to see a video about viking spiritual beliefs and rituals!
That would have to be a series of videos.
@@moralityisnotsubjective5 I'm sure it would b3 very interesting, but I agree, you couldn't do it all in one video, it's a complex subject.
"the stew simmered most of the day"
And now you know where the real good stuff is.
All-day-stew was the comfort food of comfort food.
Served with some mead and a hunk of bread with fresh butter? Perfect
Yum!
Had a better and more varied diet then we do.
Allright, here is a theory. The succes of the vikings is in a large part thanks to the facts that they where much healthier as their West-European victims.
Fishers? You mean anglers right?
I used the gender-neutral form of fishermen, “fishers,” purposefully to include women in that group. Anglers catch fish with a rod, line, and hook with live or artificial bait (Oxford). Vikings did not use fishing rods, so “Fisher” was the more historically accurate word choice. I agree that it sounds a bit odd, though.
I love a good skaus
Vikings ate fish. Mostly cod. Simple as that.
That would depend on their geographical location. Obviously the west coasters would rely more on fish than eastern Norway and inlands
It's similar to Dravidian meals
why was horse meat banned by the Christian church
Less Cavalry to attack the spread "peace"..
Looking it up, it looks like a combination of horses being too valuable to slaughter for food and "Non-Catholics eat horse, so this is a way to tell Catholic from Heathen".
If you eat horse meat, the Catholic church instantly knows you're pagan - kinda like if a non-muslim or non-jewish person eats pork, that's like a neon sign saying where you stand on matters of faith (which back then were deeply intertwined with concepts of government and law).
Entertaining, yet a Viking we will go is not an ethnicity, it's an act 🍻😂
This is true, however, "Viking" has become a colloquialism that now encompasses the lives of those who used to go viking and the other peoples of that area. It is an easily understandable way to sum them up and have everyone instantly know who you are talking about.
@@smokingpockets Dear Sir, tks for the response, It is a very broad term, a lot has changed in the last 1k-2k years including modern archeological finds, dna, languages & facts, yet some facts I find relative to my origins 🍻👍😊
@@smokingpockets That is very true, answer unlike Hagar the Horrible, they didn't wear those crazy hats with horns sticking out of them!!
@lesliewells-ig5dl truth! I love the artwork and style though!
It's a seasonal occupation and one that not everyone took part in.
Taco friday
Taco Tuesday. Fish Friday.
@@moralityisnotsubjective5 not in Norway 😀 Whale rest of the wk. Big for food, for big norwegian
@@Niva20011 No wonder whales are nearly extinct. Stick with more fish.
Taco Tuesday, Whale Wednesday, Thistle Thursday, Fishy Friday, Skyr Saturday, Sunny-Side-Up Sunday, Mead Monday.
This could be interesting but your self-captioning is irritating.
I think you’re confusing the Norse with Vikings. Vikings were Norse who went on raids, so while they were “going Viking” they were most certainly not stopping in the middle of their raid to do 5 minutes of farming 😂
I understand that not all Norse people were Vikings, but I generally use the terms interchangeably so people who are interested in Viking history can find my content. As well, Vikings didn’t raid year round. Many had families, settled in new lands, and had other professions while not raiding. To be specific and clear up any confusion around the term, the Oxford Dictionary defines “viking” as this: noun. a member of a Scandinavian people who attacked and sometimes settled in parts of north-west Europe, including Britain, in the 8th to the 11th centuries.
@@ValhallaWorks
Don't forget trading. The most common busines for vikings on trips were trading with other people. Less risky and all could come home alive.
Saxons.