Natural History Volume 4 cover art

Natural History Volume 4

Natural History Volume 4

Written by: Pliny the Elder
Listen for free

LIMITED TIME OFFER | Get 2 Months for ₹5/month

About this listen

 Explore the marvels of the natural world through Naturalis Historia, an incredible encyclopedia crafted by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is one of the largest surviving texts from the Roman Empire, aiming to capture the breadth of ancient knowledge. Pliny draws on esteemed authorities and provides a detailed index, setting a benchmark for future encyclopedias. Covering both the organic domains of plants and animals and the inorganic world of minerals, this fourth volume spans books sixteen to twenty. Delve into Book 16 on forest trees, Book 17 about cultivated trees, Book 18 on grains, Book 19 focusing on flax and garden plants, and Book 20 which discusses remedies derived from these plants. Experience the richness of nature and its profound significance through Pliny’s insightful lens.Copyright Assorted Non Fiction Science Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • 039 - Book 20 Chapters 87-100Remedies made from mustard marrubium wild thyme linseed blite meum fennel hem

    039 - Book 20 Chapters 87-100Remedies made from mustard marrubium wild thyme linseed blite meum fennel hem
    Mar 4 2026
    Explore the marvels of the natural world through Naturalis Historia, an incredible encyclopedia crafted by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is one of the largest surviving texts from the Roman Empire, aiming to capture the breadth of ancient knowledge. Pliny draws on esteemed authorities and provides a detailed index, setting a benchmark for future encyclopedias. Covering both the organic domains of plants and animals and the inorganic world of minerals, this fourth volume spans books sixteen to twenty. Delve into Book 16 on forest trees, Book 17 about cultivated trees, Book 18 on grains, Book 19 focusing on flax and garden plants, and Book 20 which discusses remedies derived from these plants. Experience the richness of nature and its profound significance through Pliny’s insightful lens.
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • 038 - Book 20 Chapters 74-86Remedies made from dill white and black poppy the wild poppy purslain coriande

    038 - Book 20 Chapters 74-86Remedies made from dill white and black poppy the wild poppy purslain coriande
    Mar 3 2026
    Explore the marvels of the natural world through Naturalis Historia, an incredible encyclopedia crafted by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is one of the largest surviving texts from the Roman Empire, aiming to capture the breadth of ancient knowledge. Pliny draws on esteemed authorities and provides a detailed index, setting a benchmark for future encyclopedias. Covering both the organic domains of plants and animals and the inorganic world of minerals, this fourth volume spans books sixteen to twenty. Delve into Book 16 on forest trees, Book 17 about cultivated trees, Book 18 on grains, Book 19 focusing on flax and garden plants, and Book 20 which discusses remedies derived from these plants. Experience the richness of nature and its profound significance through Pliny’s insightful lens.
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • 037 - Book 20 Chapters 56-73Remedies made from nep cummin ammi caper lovage cunila bubula piperitis origan

    037 - Book 20 Chapters 56-73Remedies made from nep cummin ammi caper lovage cunila bubula piperitis origan
    Mar 2 2026
    Explore the marvels of the natural world through Naturalis Historia, an incredible encyclopedia crafted by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is one of the largest surviving texts from the Roman Empire, aiming to capture the breadth of ancient knowledge. Pliny draws on esteemed authorities and provides a detailed index, setting a benchmark for future encyclopedias. Covering both the organic domains of plants and animals and the inorganic world of minerals, this fourth volume spans books sixteen to twenty. Delve into Book 16 on forest trees, Book 17 about cultivated trees, Book 18 on grains, Book 19 focusing on flax and garden plants, and Book 20 which discusses remedies derived from these plants. Experience the richness of nature and its profound significance through Pliny’s insightful lens.
    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
No reviews yet