Robogalia Revelations
Eleanor dives into the peculiar Roman festival of Robogalia, which involved sacrificial rituals to appease the deity Robogus. She contrasts this with the fascinating biology of rust, revealing its true nature as a parasitic fungus that invades plants, causing them to display telltale red spots. The conversation intertwines history and science, offering a unique perspective on both ancient customs and the natural world.In this clip
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