Plants of the Gods: S4E9. Part 2 — Mushroom Magic with Giuliana Furci

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Plants of the Gods: S7E10. When Plants Speak: Exploring Ayahuasca with Rebekah Senanayake

Join Plants of the Gods as we explore the mysteries of ayahuasca with ethnobotanist Rebekah Senanayake. Through years of fieldwork with traditional indigenous masters in the northwest Amazon, Rebekah has learned how people connect with plants in profound and transformative ways. ...  Show more

Plants of the Gods: S7E9. Spice - A New Book by Roger Crowley

In this episode of Plants of the Gods, ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin takes us on a sweeping journey through the epic history of the spice trade—one of the most transformative chapters in global history. From ancient trade routes and religious rituals to colonial conquests and mo ...  Show more

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