Roots Revealed
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 🎧🌱
Roots Revealed
Latest Episodes
Why Europe Was Terrified of the Tomato for 200 Years
Tomatoes are in our salads, our sauces, our sandwiches, and our soups. It's hard to imagine pizza without it, or a summer garden without a few tomato plants growing in the corner. But this wasn't always the case. For hundreds of yea...
The Salem Witch Trials: Did a Fungus Cause It?
In 1692, twenty people were put to death in a small Puritan village for something that never really happened: witchcraft. For over three hundred years, people have blamed this on fear, superstition, and social pressure. But what if the real cau...
The King of Fruits: A History of the Mango
Why is the mango hailed across the globe as the "King of Fruits"? Simple Answer: Its history is a vibrant tale of trade, cultural migration, and royal obsession. In this episode, we trace the journey of the mango from its wild origins in South ...
Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and Ancient Folklore
Most people know rosemary as a kitchen herb. Something you strip from a sprig and toss over roasted potatoes. But for most of human history, it meant something else entirely. In this episode delve into the ancient folklore surrounding this arom...
Ancient Aphrodisiacs: The Dangerous History of Plants
For centuries, humans have scoured the botanical world in search of plants that spark desire. But this pursuit often came with a heavy price. In this episode, we explore the dangerous history of ancient aphrodisiacs, examining the plants that w...
