Cod: The Fish That Shaped History

September 14
14 mins

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For centuries, one seemingly ordinary fish helped feed armies, sustain empires, launch fishing fleets across the Atlantic, and shape the economies of entire nations. 

It could be preserved for months, transported enormous distances, and traded almost like a form of currency. 

Its abundance helped drive exploration, while its collapse became one of the greatest disasters in the history of commercial fishing.

Learn more about the remarkable history of cod on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.


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