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What did ordinary people actually eat in Anglo-Saxon England?

This episode explains how everyday food was shaped by necessity, availability, and survival rather than choice or variety. It explores how grain formed the basis of most meals, how vegetables from small garden plots supplemented diets, and why meat was eaten infrequently.

Using archaeological evidence and practical food systems, the film shows how bread, porridge, stews, dairy products, and ale sustained daily labour, how food was preserved for winter, and why hunger was most likely in late winter and early spring.

This is not a history of feasts or luxury, but of endurance — and how careful food management allowed communities to survive year after year.

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Topics covered in this episode:
• Grain-based diets and daily meals
• Garden vegetables and gradual harvesting
• Meat consumption and seasonal slaughter
• Food preservation and storage
• Dairy, ale, and household production
• Rationing and seasonal hunger

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📌 Part of the series:
Everyday Life in Anglo-Saxon England

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Disclaimer:
This film presents an artistic interpretation based on publicly available historical sources. Visuals may include AI-generated imagery and licensed stock footage. Where historical practices varied by region or period, they are shown as general patterns rather than absolute rules. Any people or characters shown are symbolic representations and do not depict real individuals.

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