Tracking the Naturalists - Philosophic Journeys
Director Susana Nobre
Countries Portugal
Duration 50 min
Synopsis
The film provides context to the development of modern science in Portugal, propelled by the Marquis of Pombal and which translated into the Portuguese philosophical expeditions of the late 18th century. We travel through botany’s archives, herbaria and study methodologies.
The film provides context to the development of modern science in Portugal, propelled by the Marquis of Pombal and which translated into the Portuguese philosophical expeditions of the late 18th century. We travel through botany’s archives, herbaria and study methodologies.