Unearthed - Mysteries from an unseen world
5.0/5
Critic Rating
From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Unearthed returns — celebrating 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, the most biodiverse place on our planet. Hosted by Cate Blanchett, Kew’s ambassador for Wakehurst, this series explores the story of the world’s largest wild seed bank — a vault and living laboratory where science and conservation meet. From restoring habitats to protecting biodiversity, these seeds hold the promise of our planet’s future. This is no distant insurance policy. It’s one we’re already relying on — and one that will only grow in importance as our climate changes and biodiversity is lost. As the...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
George Fenwick • Stuff NZ • Jun 20, 2021
"...this podcast that has a winning angle right from the outset...the weekly show takes listeners on a journey through thrilling tales...If you think you’re a plant person, this will take you to the next level."
Score: 5
Tiffany Cassidy • The Guardian • Jun 4, 2021
"As the podcast quickly taught me, illegal trade is only one part of the crazy, unseen intensity of the plant world. The team creatively uses sound effects and music, while telling the gripping stories of plant heists, forensics and more."