This is the earliest known example of the plant’s presence on the continent ... so it is unknown how the vanilla pod ended up so far inland. Rudolf II was known to be a passionate collector ...

The spectra obtained matched those of modern vanilla, ruling out the possibility that it was another plant species. Furthermore, the ancient pod was compared with a modern one under a digital ...

The vanilla pod was found under the floor of Vladislav ... including art, exotic plants, books and other goods, the study said. Rudolf II was a supporter of art and science and a firm believer ...

Vanilla beans are long, thin pods that are the fruit of a flowering orchid plant. Used as a spice in baking, cooking, and ...

Used as a spice in baking, cooking, and even perfumery, vanilla beans are long, thin pods that are the fruit of a flowering orchid plant. Here’s a closer look at the sweet and savory world of ...

Hidden beneath the floorboards of one of Europe’s oldest castles, a vanilla pod sat buried in a mixture ... including art, exotic plants, books and other goods, the study said.

The vanilla pod was found under the floor of Vladislav Hall in Prague ... Valdislav Hall also served as a marketplace that offered luxury items, including art, exotic plants, books and other goods, ...