Posts Tagged ‘French Revolution’
Denis Diderot: The Rebel Who Wove the World’s Knowledge
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. October 5, 1713 Dearest readers, On this day, Denis Diderot, a French philosopher, art critic, and tireless writer, was born. His life was devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and intellectual freedom. Born…
Read MoreFrom Royal Roots to Public Paradise: The Birth of Jardin des Plantes
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 10, 1793 On this day, dear garden enthusiasts, we find ourselves transported to the heart of Paris, where a horticultural jewel is about to unfurl its petals to the world. The year…
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