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1470 BC - A five-ship caravan by Egyptian Pharoah Hatshepsut undertakes a unique voyage, possibly the first plant-collecting mission masterminded by a woman. The voyage is successful as the touring party returns with 31 live plants of a certain species. Over 4000 kms away, in a port once considered one of the greatest in the world, an extract of the same plant is making its way around the world. But which plant is this, and why does it matter today? This week, we travel from Luxor in Egypt to Bharuch in Gujarat and discover a lesser-known trade route, whose key commodity has meaning and consequences for three major religions in the world. Tune in, and discover the lessons of time and death, some inherent, and some manmade.

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Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of Trees\xa0Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of Trees
The Trees that built Venice\xa0The Trees that built Venice
Elm Trees, National Revolutions and Modern Paper\xa0Elm Trees, National Revolutions and Modern Paper
European Impressionism, Japanese Nationalism and Cherry Blossom Trees\xa0European Impressionism, Japanese Nationalism and Cherry Blossom Trees
The tree that built New Zealand\xa0The tree that built New Zealand
Living Fossils, National Identities and 200 Mn year old trees\xa0Living Fossils, National Identities and 200 MM year old trees

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