Scholar Alain Touwaide, co-founder of the Institute for the Preservation of Medical Traditions and expert about medicinal plants found in Renaissance herbals, will present Ancient Roman Gardens as Urban Pharmacopeia on July 18. This presentation is one of many special learning opportunities provided by The Smithsonian Associates. In his presentation, Alain will discuss how the population boom in ancient Rome created a shortage of medicinal plants.
For a complete description of Alain’s presentation, and to purchase tickets, click here.
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Oh man, I might just have to check that out! Combines some of my favourite things: urban agriculture and Mediterranean history!