Ancient Botanicals
This common kitchen herb, used in both fresh and dried forms, was worn by ancient Greeks as a symbol of courage during battle.
What is rosemary?
This actress, known for her classic style, famously wore a little black dress in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Who is Audrey Hepburn?
This song by The Mamas & the Papas begins with "All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray."
What is "California Dreamin'"?
This ancient tool, discovered to be used by humans and their ancestors, was crucial for survival and is considered the first significant technological discovery.
What is the hand axe?
This magical garden, hidden behind a locked gate, becomes a place of healing and friendship in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel.
What is the secret garden in "The Secret Garden"?
Known for its soothing and healing properties, this plant was used by the ancient Egyptians to help mummify their dead.
What is aloe vera?
This French couturier and art collector founded a major fashion house in 1909 and is known for his revolutionary designs like the "Little Black Dress" and the __ No. 5 perfume.
Who is Coco Chanel?
A holiday classic, this song features the lyric, "Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful."
What is "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"?
This 20th-century discovery by Alexander Fleming has saved millions of lives by treating bacterial infections effectively.
What is penicillin?
This fictional garden is used for clandestine meetings between lovers in William Shakespeare’s tragedy about two star-crossed lovers.
What is the Capulet’s garden in "Romeo and Juliet"?
This "sacred grass" of India has been used since the Vedic times for its aroma and purifying properties in rituals.
What is vetiver?
This designer is credited with popularizing the polo shirt and creating a global brand symbolized by a polo player.
Who is Ralph Lauren?
This song by Earth, Wind & Fire mentions a night in September and has become an anthem to celebrate the beginning of fall.
What is "September"?
The invention of this device in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the way information was disseminated across Europe.
What is the printing press?
Featured in a novel by Virginia Woolf, this garden is part of the Ramsay's summer home and symbolizes both sanctuary and confinement.
What is the garden in "To the Lighthouse"?
Favored in ancient Roman ceremonies, this bitter herb was believed to counteract poisons and was often woven into crowns for kings.
What is rue?
Known for his avant-garde "bumster" pants, this British designer was influential in the 1990s fashion scene before his untimely death in 2010.
Who is Alexander McQueen?
This haunting tune by Don Henley reflects on the loss of innocence and the passing of time, often associated with the end of summer.
What is "The Boys of Summer"?
This discovery, announced in the late 90s, was revealed through studies of distant supernovae that fundamentally altered cosmology and our understanding of the universe.
What is the accelerated expansion of the universe?
In this classic American novel, the garden symbolizes the forbidden and elusive dreams of the protagonist, who often stares at it from his mansion, reflecting on his past and unattainable desires.
What is the garden in "The Great Gatsby"?
This ancient plant, depicted in the frescoes of Pompeii and mentioned by Homer as a magical protector from evil, is still used today in Mediterranean cooking.
What is fennel?
Known for introducing the mini-skirt in the 1960s, this fashion designer captured the spirit of youth and freedom of the era.
Who is Mary Quant?
This song by Frank Sinatra is often associated with the reflective mood of autumn, famously featuring the line, "The falling leaves drift by the window."
What is "Autumn Leaves"?
This groundbreaking concept introduced by Albert Einstein explains the relationship between energy and mass, symbolized by the equation 𝐸=𝑚𝑐2E=mc2.
What is the theory of mass-energy equivalence?
In this play by Oscar Wilde, the garden at the country estate becomes a pivotal location for mistaken identities and romantic confusions, illustrating the Victorian social mores.
What is "The Importance of Being Earnest"?