The Story of Vanilla: When Spice Became More Valuable Than Silver

Vanilla is everywhere—in our ice cream, perfumes, and even candles. But where does it come from? And why is it so special? The story of vanilla is anything but ordinary, and today we'll explore the surprising history of this extraordinary spice.___________________________________Support the showJoin The Newsletter 📩  Get a wild historical fact, a fascinating science tidbit, a botanical quiz & much more to your inbox. Subscribe for free: https://rootsrevealed.org/#newsletter____________________________________________________*Royalty-free BGM "Clear Waters" Easy Lemon" ''Parting of Ways'' from incompetech.com**Royalty-free BGM from pixabay.com***Podcast logo is designed by me_____________________________________________________Got feedback or suggestions?💬  I’d love to hear from you! Drop a message at [email protected] Episode Details & WebsiteFind full show notes for every episode: https://rootsrevealed.org/episodesVisit the official website: https://rootsrevealed.orgRead strange and fascinating plant stories: https://rootsrevealed.org/the-peculiar-herbarium