Medieval Pepper And Snakes
42:05–42:31 · 26s
David recounts the medieval belief that black pepper trees were guarded by venomous snakes and had to be set on fire—explaining why peppercorns are black.
42:05–42:31 · 26s
David recounts the medieval belief that black pepper trees were guarded by venomous snakes and had to be set on fire—explaining why peppercorns are black.
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