Great lengths have been taken in human history to acquire spices in order to give flavoring to our food. Entire economies and empires have been established to trade in these sought-after seasonings. Come learn about silphium, an ancient spice in such high demand, that within a few centuries it was driven to extinction. A demand that was maximized not only by silphium’s exquisite taste, but its reputation as the perfect substance to prevent unwanted pregnancies!
Link to coin depicting woman and silphium (mentioned in the video): https://research.britishmuseum.org/re…
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