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The Empire of Nature: A History of Colonial Botanical Gardens

The Empire of Nature: A History of Colonial Botanical Gardens

Thursday, October 8, 2026Bibliothèque de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHdV)Free

Behind the carefully manicured lawns of colonial gardens lies a complex web of power, politics, and exploitation. Join a brilliant historian as she unveils how botany became a strategic weapon for global expansion over two centuries. This is an eye-opening dive into the shadows of botanical history that will forever change how you view these green spaces.

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