Ancient Romans were obsessed with a plant said to be contraception and aphrodisiac. Then one day, it went extinct

Ancient Romans were obsessed with a plant said to be contraception and aphrodisiac. Then one day, it went extinct

Some have suggested rampant extramarital sex in elite Roman circles led to demand for silphium outstripping supply.

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