The Poppy's Popularity Continues : History Of Opium EP 2

Weekly Infusion by Susan S Pinsky

Feb 28, 201913:42Religion & Spirituality

Alexander the Great had a pivotal role in bringing the opium poppy to Asia and India. Expert Kenaz Filan weighs in on some of the flower's more interesting medical applications during antiquity. This episode is sponsored...

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