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The KNOW EM FUNGI project investigates the historical perception of mushrooms in Italy from the 16th to 18th centuries. It combines methods from the history of science and knowledge studies to explore the social and scientific understanding of fungi, emphasizing women's roles in this knowledge exchange.
Fungi play an essential role in Earth’s ecosystems, yet they have historically been marginalized in both academic and public discourse.
This project aims to address this gap and investigate its origins by exploring how mushrooms were perceived and understood in Italy, from the 16th to 18th centuries.
During this period, Italy was pivotal in developing new understandings of nature, including mycology, primarily with Pier Antonio Micheli.
However, the socio-cultural history of mushrooms and its co…
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA
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Switzerland, LAUSANNE
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
Italy, Torino
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
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