Welcome to Pliny the Elder Natural History Book 37 the precious stone exhibit curated by me, Professor Rind. In this exhibit, I will be analyzing Pliny the Elder's natural history of precious stones and how his insight relates to larger themes in ancient Rome. Pliny the Elder has recently been reborn and I have interviewed him to aid me in sharing his perspective of how precious stones are a valuable piece of natural history one should be knowledgable about. The main points this exhibit will focus on regarding precious stones is their function as a symbol of luxury, a sign of imperialism, and their health benefits. Join me as I guide you through Pliny the Elder's natural history of Precious stones.
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Exhibit created by Isabel Rind