Tag: Roots revealed podcast
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Silent Assassins: A History of Plants Used As Poisons
Some plants heal us when sick, but others can kill with a single touch.
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Doctrine of Signatures: Strange Medieval Medicinal Belief That Sometimes Worked
If a plant looked like a diseased body part, it could heal it.
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The Story of Vanilla: When Spice Became More Valuable Than Silver
Vanilla is everywhere—in our ice cream, perfumes, & even candles.
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Why is Mango Called the King of Fruits
Explore the origin, cultural symbolism, literary presence, & its role in diplomacy.
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Fungus From Nightmares: Discovery of Mushroom With ‘Teeth’
The “mushroom with teeth” has tooth-shaped extensions beneath its cap, a fascinating new fungal discovery.
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Roots of Rebellion: How Women Used Plants to Fight Oppression
History is a testament to how pants have been women’s allies in survival, healing, and rebellion.
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The Plant of Immortality in The Epic of Gilgamesh
Deep in the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh lies a magical tale about a plant that promised eternal youth.
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#S2Ep2 Can This “Screaming” Root Kill You? The Truth About Mandrake Plant
With its human-like root and deep ties to folklore, mandrake is a subject of both fascination and terror.
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Blue Lotus: The Mind-Altering Secret of Ancient Egypt
The blue lotus might look like just another beautiful flower, but in ancient Egypt, it was known to induce altered states of consciousness.
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A Plant That Grows Lambs? The Wild Medieval Legend of the Vegetable Lamb!
The Middle Ages is infamous for crazy myths, but nothing could be more bizarre than the legend of “The vegetable lamb of Tartary.