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

Weekly Infusion

English - February 28, 2019 00:43 - 13 minutes - 6.27 MB - ★★★★★ - 251 ratings
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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.

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