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The lecture is accompanied by fragrance samples, allowing you to experience history through your own sense of smell. Join Canadian researcher Sean Coughlin<\/a>, on a unique journey into the past as he attempts to bring ancient fragrances back to life more than 2,000 years later. Moderated by: Eli\u0161ka Zvol\u00e1nkov\u00e1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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