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- Author (aut): Larson, Chloe
- Thesis director: Vitullo, Juliann
- Committee member: Dal Martello, Chiara
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): School of International Letters and Cultures
This creative project consists of a series of narrative and interactive videos that explains the Mediterranean Diet from both nutritional and cultural perspectives, its history, and shares the stories and insights of female farmers in Southern Italy. These women preserve native ancient varieties of edible flora and cultural practices that have evolved with the plants and the territory. This video series recognizes the women preserving their traditions and local varieties native to Southern Italy and highlights the importance of local place-based eating and foodways. The videos provide questions and vocabulary to engage with the audience and challenge them to develop ideas and ruminate on the material presented.