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This episode dives deep into the history of poison hemlock—a plant so deceptively beautiful it changed the course of philosophy, law, medicine, and mythology. From its ancient beginnings to its infamous role in the death of Socrates, this unassuming weed has shaped civilizations and continues to intrigue botanists and historians alike.
Subscribe to The History of Plants – Strange Botany, Poisonous Legends & Forgotten Flora on Soundwise
By Megan BrameThis episode dives deep into the history of poison hemlock—a plant so deceptively beautiful it changed the course of philosophy, law, medicine, and mythology. From its ancient beginnings to its infamous role in the death of Socrates, this unassuming weed has shaped civilizations and continues to intrigue botanists and historians alike.
Subscribe to The History of Plants – Strange Botany, Poisonous Legends & Forgotten Flora on Soundwise