Host, Tyler Katzenberger and Writer, Joyce Riphagen discuss her article for the Action Project Drug Issue, “Vikings might have gone berserk with magic mushrooms, historians say”. They discuss theories behind viking berserkers, a common theory being that they would take toxic mushrooms, and other drug use from humans and animals alike throughout history.
Tyler Katzenberger was formerly managing editor of The Daily Cardinal. Before that, he served as the state news editor, covering numerous protests, elections, healthcare, business and in-depth stories. He currently works for POLITICO as a technology reporter in Sacramento. Follow him on Twitter at @TylerKatzen, or on Bluesky at @tylerkatzenberger.bsky.social.
