History Shorts RSS

Eating Spike, Medieval Cutlery, steak knife, Viking Cutlery -

Although forks have been found in archaeological sites dating as far back as 2400BC (Bronze Age, Qijia Culture in China) and depicted on stone carvings from the Eastern Han Tomb showing a three pronged fork. There is very little evidence of the rest of the world using them at the table, until the Italians get involved. The majority of the world was happy using Knives and Spikes, with the occasional spoon thrown in! Viking Cutlery Set In Ancient Egypt (3000BC), along with most of Europe, forks were utilised as cooking utensils only. Large pieces used for skewering meat on the fire....

Read more

Kitchen Axe, Pizza Axe, Skeggox Axe, Viking Pizza Axe -

Are Pizza Axes Authentic? Was Pizza a 'thing' in the Medieval Period and in particular the Norse countries? The answer might surprise you

Read more

Most people believe it was purely greed and bloodlust that started the Viking Age. Actually, Volcanos & Dragons had a much bigger impact than most people realise!

Read more

We all know that the Viking age is 793-1066 right? Well um no, that’s not true and it was because of a Volcano!

Read more