26 January 2026

Why Were Mushrooms Gathered Despite the Risks in Medieval Europe

From Medieval History


Why did people in medieval Europe continue gathering mushrooms despite the risks? This video explores how foraging fit into everyday survival, food scarcity, and local knowledge during the Middle Ages, without modern assumptions or exaggeration.

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