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The History of Plants by Plantrums

Megan Brame
Agriculture
Corn
Cannabis Sativa
Venus Flytrap
Potato
Botany
Charles Darwin
Coffee
Orchid
Piper Nigrum
Great Famine
Carl Linnaeus
Tea
Coneum Maculatum
Carnivorous Plants
Ireland
Prohibition
Ginkgo Biloba
Mesoamerica
Little Shop Of Horrors

Strange botany, deadly plants, and forgotten flora. History of Plants is a biweekly podcast uncovering the wild ways plants shaped human history. Hosted by horticultural writer Megan Brame. New episodes every other week.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes39Foundeda year ago
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One video takes approximately 80 to 96 hours to produce.
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Q: When did you start getting into plants?
The host began to get into plants during the pandemic, particularly after moving to their house.

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A biweekly exploration of plants and their impact on human history, with a thoughtful blend of science, culture, and storytelling. Episodes cover a wide range of plant species and myths—from crops that built economies to ornamentals and medicinal plants—often centering on how societies leveraged botany, agriculture, and natural history to shape civilizations. Narration tends to connect ancient practices, traditional knowledge, and modern science, making it appealing to curious listeners who enjoy interdisciplinary history, horticulture, and plant storytelling. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on how plants intersect with culture, trade, and policy, plus a penchant for tracing controversial or misunderstood species through time.... more

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