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Sacred Blooms & Divine Roots: The Spiritual Symbolism of Four Plants in Ancient MENA
By Buthayna El Haggar Throughout history, flowers have held profound symbolic and spiritual significance across cultures. In the ancient Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, certain flowers ...
Thorny problems with Valentine’s roses: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s exports
Kenya's flower industry is being ravaged by pests, leading some flower farmers to rely more heavily on toxic pesticides ...
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Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...
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Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s Valentine's rose exports
It's peak season for Kenya's rose exporters as they prepare Valentine's bouquets. But the rise of a pest and stringent EU rules to keep the bugs out of Europe are making a dent in their profits this ...