Les champignons de l'apocalypse
by Audrey Dussutour
Discover the fascinating history of parasitism among fungi. Some turn ants into zombies, others wipe out frogs, while the most devastating ones decimate entire forests and kill millions of people every year.
From the collapse of the French silk industry to the first biological weapons, from the destruction of our crops to the revolution in modern medicine—not to mention the infamousergot of rye that maimed peasants in the Middle Ages, these parasites have left their mark on our history.
A fascinating lecture that will shed light on little-known organisms that have conquered every environment, from the depths of the ocean to our homes, affecting all living beings, from the tiniest algae to the ing%Egenious humans.
One thing is for sure: you’ll never look at mushrooms the same way again, and you’ll leave with some juicy anecdotes for your next dinner with friends!
Open to all ages.
