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Roots Revealed

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Join me as we dive deep into the story of plants, tracing their origins, exploring surrounding folklore, their influence on art and history, and rounding off with interesting medicinal and scientific facts. Tune in now 🎧🌱

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Episodis

28 episodis

  1. Did Witches Really Fly? The Plants Behind the Legend | Part 1 15:44
  2. Bamboo: The 7,000-Year-Old Plant That Built Civilisations 26:40
  3. Why Europe Was Terrified of the Tomato for 200 Years 18:26
  4. The Salem Witch Trials: Did a Fungus Cause It? 15:55
  5. The King of Fruits: A History of the Mango 17:29
  6. Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and Ancient Folklore 17:12
  7. Ancient Aphrodisiacs: The Dangerous History of Plants 18:10
  8. The Date: A Story of Time, Faith & Science 18:40
  9. The Real Cost of Your Valentine's Day Flowers 16:07
  10. Tulips: Stolen Bulbs, Ottoman Obsession & How They Conquered the World 16:01
  11. Christmas Trees and Their Forgotten History, Myths & Folklore 19:26
  12. Victorian Cemeteries: How Grief Transformed the Way We Bury Our Dead 13:45
  13. Silent Assassins: A History of Plants Used As Poisons 22:24
  14. The Story of Vanilla: When Spice Became More Valuable Than Silver 13:51
  15. The King of Fruits: A History of the Mango 17:29
  16. Spring & Sakura: What Makes Cherry Blossoms So Special 28:19
  17. Roots of Rebellion: How Women Used Plants to Fight Oppression 28:42
  18. Mandrake Root Folklore: The Medieval Plant Used in Witchcraft, & Medicine 24:23
  19. The Secret History of Bamboo: Resilience, Tools, and Survival 26:49
  20. The Origins of Christmas Trees 19:26
  21. How Ginger Took Over the World: A 3,000-Year-Old Spice Story 30:05
  22. Greens of Glory: Plants and the Olympic Legacy 19:53
  23. How Palm Trees Shaped Oases & Cultures Worldwide 32:53
  24. Pumpkins in Tradition & Lore: From Art to Spiced Lattes 32:57
  25. Journey of Grapes: Sacred Traditions and Timeless Tales 32:17
  26. Mint Chronicles: From Ancient Greece to Modern Medicine 28:54
  27. From Aphrodite to Attar: The Epic Saga of the Rose 20:28
  28. Welcome to Roots Revealed 2:44