Welcome to exhibit 8, where we explore the mystifying history of beets. This humble root has been the subject of much speculation and awe throughout human history.
From the ancient Egyptians, who worshipped beetroot as a symbol of fertility, to the modern-day hipster, who insists on putting it on their avocado toast, the beetroot has been an enigma.
Visit our Egyptian Beet Cult to see the roots of this enigma.
Beetroot is the root of the beet plant, and is also known as the Beta vulgaris.
It's a medicinal powerhouse, used to treat everything from high blood pressure to hangovers.