About Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages
History to Go – Now Also for Your Ears!
For over 23 years, we've been delivering more than just swords, chainmail, and helmets – now we've got the perfect mind movie to go with it! Join us on a time travel adventure to the ancient Greeks, the hard-drinking Vikings, and the Middle Ages, where knights really knew how to lay into it. We'll tell you how people lived, loved, and fought back then – sometimes epic, sometimes bizarre, but always with heart and helm. Whether it's reenactment, LARP, or cosplay, we turn history into an adventure – also online at www.battlemerchant.com 😊
#loki #norsemythology #ragnarök In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of the real Loki – and he has little in common with Marvel's Tom Hiddleston! Hendrik and Carmen reveal the true story of the Norse god of mischief, who lived among the Aesir as a Jötunn and was Odin's blood brother. From his extraordinary origins as the son of giants through his spectacular shapeshifting to his complex relationships with Thor and the other gods – Loki embodies moral ambivalence like no other figure in Norse mythology. Learn how he gave birth to Sleipnir as a mare, why he killed Baldr, and how his own children became Asgard's downfall. His story takes us from cunning pranks through magical artifacts to the final battle at Ragnarök, where the eternal boundary-crosser makes his last choice. We'd love to hear your comments! 😍 #shapeshifter #baldrdeath #sleipnir #jötunn #eddamythology #vikings #norsegods --- Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/all-about-loki-the-norse-god-of-mischief TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/
6 Jun 2026
The recipe for the Viking pan
#vikings #medieval #foodhistory In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Nordic cuisine! Hendrik and Carmen show you what the famous "Viking Pan" is all about and how people cooked in Scandinavia over 1000 years ago. From smoked fish to earth ovens to the impressive longhouses - learn everything about the ingredients, cooking techniques, and the social significance of shared meals among the Norse peoples. We discuss regional differences, preservation methods like smoking and drying, as well as the important trade routes for exotic spices like pepper. Especially fascinating: How communal dining in the great longhouses shaped social life and why these traditions continue to thrive today in reenactment and at medieval fairs. A culinary journey through time that shows that good food and community have always belonged together! We look forward to your comments! 😍 #medievalcuisine #reenactment #larp #foodhistory #culinaryhistory #nordic_culture #viking_pan Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/the-recipe-for-the-viking-pan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/
4 Jun 2026
The fascinating history of medieval mules: indispensable helpers and loyal companions
#middleages #mules #history
In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of medieval mules! Hendrik and Carmen show you how these underestimated animals formed the backbone of European long-distance trade for centuries and why they were the perfect mount for clergymen.
From the steep Alpine passes to the Pyrenees — mules carried heavy loads across impossible routes where no ox cart could get through. Their unique combination of horse strength and donkey composure made them irreplaceable partners for merchants transporting spices, silk, and other precious goods between Northern and Southern Europe. We also explore the biblical symbolism behind why bishops and abbots preferred to ride lavishly adorned mules, and what modern experiments reveal about these remarkable animals.
Join us as we uncover the hidden history of these faithful companions who barely get a mention in the chronicles, yet without whom medieval trade would have been unthinkable. From breeding biology to practical deployment — an episode full of surprising insights!
We'd love to hear your comments! 😍
#fieldkitchens #medievalfood #foodhistory #citylife #historicalcuisine #transport #trade #alps
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