Coconuts in Medieval Britain (2015)

The article discusses the presence of coconuts in medieval Britain, using the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail as a reference point. It notes that while coconuts are often associated with tropical climates, they were introduced to Europe by the Roman Empire and became a common ingredient in medieval cooking. The article also mentions that the movie's depiction of medieval Britons using coconuts as projectiles is an anachronism, as coconuts were not commonly used in warfare during that time period. Additionally, it references a 2013 study that found that coconuts were widely available in medieval Britain, with evidence of coconut shells and husks found in archaeological sites dating back to the 12th century.