In today's episode, we kick off a two-part series delving deep into a seemingly inconspicuous line in MacBeth, "Have we eaten on the insane root, that takes the reason prisoner?" Today's candidate: Hemlock! What makes it toxic? Why would it be considered the insane root? Was it all a way to placate James I? Listen in to find out! If you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon (link below) or just support us via anchor! https://www.patreon.com/Kpscauldron Don't forget to SMASH that follow button wherever you get your podcasts!

Botany Gone Bedlam

Pasquale Grasso

Episode 1 - Have We Eaten on the Insane Root? - Part 1 - Hemlock

FEB 22, 202012 MIN
Botany Gone Bedlam

Episode 1 - Have We Eaten on the Insane Root? - Part 1 - Hemlock

FEB 22, 202012 MIN

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In today's episode, we kick off a two-part series delving deep into a seemingly inconspicuous line in MacBeth, "Have we eaten on the insane root, that takes the reason prisoner?" Today's candidate: Hemlock! What makes it toxic? Why would it be considered the insane root? Was it all a way to placate James I? Listen in to find out! If you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon (link below) or just support us via anchor! https://www.patreon.com/Kpscauldron Don't forget to SMASH that follow button wherever you get your podcasts!