“Element of Earth” is the first of a four-part series celebrating classical elements of Western culture [Earth, Water, Fire, Air]

Earth Eclectic regularly honors Gaia, Mother Earth, Mother Nature, and all the beings who live here, but this episode digs into elemental earth: soil, gemstones, precious metals, coal, mining, manipulation of the soil and issues surrounding such.

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