The international workshop aims to explore the potential of interdisciplinary research concerning the world of plants and their relationship with humankind, using historical collections housed in museums and botanical gardens as a starting point. A dialogue between the ongoing research of the History of Science group at the Padua Botanical Museum and the Plant Humanities research at the Royal Holloway Centre for the GeoHumanities, featuring contributions from internationally renowned experts.
The event is organised in collaboration with the University of Padua Botanical Garden, the MoHu Centre, the University Museum Centre and the Royal Holloway Centre for the GeoHumanities.
Participation is free, registration is required.
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