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Friday, May 13, 2022

The Lost Plant Ancient Greeks Used for Food, Perfume, and Contraception

Silphium, a now-extinct plant once used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for perfume, seasoning, medicine, and even contraception, was one of the most sought-after goods in the ancient world. The plant was so useful that Julius Caesar himself was said to have a large stash of silphium on hand at all times. Silphium only […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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