“Der Buddler” aka Mirko Gutjahr, took Travis on a tour of the University of Leipzig Library’s exhibit on magic books and to the Landesmuseum Halle to see magic rings in a “Rings of Power” exhibit. Mirko works at the Martin Luther house in Wittenberg, i...

“Der Buddler” aka Mirko Gutjahr, took Travis on a tour of the University of Leipzig Library’s exhibit on magic books and to the Landesmuseum Halle to see magic rings in a “Rings of Power” exhibit. Mirko works at the Martin Luther house in Wittenberg, is an archeologist by trade with tons of stories of digs, and previously a curator at the museum in Halle, including an exhibit on the Sky Disc of Nebra (which we did an episode on for the History of Germany), he’s also the creator of <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/secretcabinet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Secret Cabinet</a> Podcast, which Travis translates to English. He’s been on the show before, but now helps give us a much deeper insight into magical thinking throughout the ages — and how that ties into alchemist’s views of the world. Links for this episode: <a href="https://www.uni-leipzig.de/+magica" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.uni-leipzig.de/+magica</a> | all the books in the exhibit are online! <a href="https://www.landesmuseum-vorgeschichte.de/sonderausstellungen/ringe-der-macht.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.landesmuseum-vorgeschichte.de/sonderausstellungen/ringe-der-macht.html</a> | on the exhibit “rings of power” (German) <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Search-Truth-Jo-Herlihy-ebook/dp/B081X3GJ46/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=alchemy+a+search+for+truth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Search-Truth-Jo-Herlihy-ebook/dp/B081X3GJ46/</a> A listener, Jo Herlihy, wrote a book on Alchemy! ---- A show by <a href="http://podcastnik.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcastnik.com</a> — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit <a href="http://HistoryofAlchemy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HistoryofAlchemy.com</a> for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. ☞ Check out our new show, <a href="https://www.pastaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Access</a>! (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Link</a>) ☜ Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/travisjdow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Travis J Dow</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Podcastnik</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/alchemypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AlchemyPodcast</a> — Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Page</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfAlchemyPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alchemy Podcast</a> — Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@podcastnik</a> Podcastnik <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/podcastnikproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube </a>| Podcastnik <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio Podcast </a> ★ Support: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal </a>| <a href="https://patreon.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://podcastnikshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Shop</a> ★

Episode 80: Magic Books and Rings

A listener, Jo Herlihy, wrote a book!


From the early days of the Roman Empire through to the early 1700s, why did some of the most creative minds turn to alchemy? The search for how to make gold through this experimental practice will have been, with...

A listener, Jo Herlihy, wrote a book! From the early days of the Roman Empire through to the early 1700s, why did some of the most creative minds turn to alchemy? The search for how to make gold through this experimental practice will have been, without doubt, very alluring. But what else did people hope to discover? This is the story of the people, the books, the controversies and the dangers surrounding the secretive art of alchemy and the search for truth explored through the history of ideas, philosophy and religion. What emerges is a surprising story about the many inter-weaving influences, heresies and orthodoxies that shaped Western Philosophy and Science. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Search-Truth-Jo-Herlihy-ebook/dp/B081X3GJ46/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=alchemy+a+search+for+truth&amp;qid=1574620353&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AMAZON LINK TO BOOK</a> A show by <a href="http://podcastnik.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcastnik.com</a> — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit <a href="http://HistoryofAlchemy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HistoryofAlchemy.com</a> for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. ☞ Check out our new show, <a href="https://www.pastaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Access</a>! (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Link</a>) ☜ Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/travisjdow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Travis J Dow</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Podcastnik</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/alchemypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AlchemyPodcast</a> — Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Page</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfAlchemyPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alchemy Podcast</a> — Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@podcastnik</a> Podcastnik <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/podcastnikproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube </a>| Podcastnik <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio Podcast </a> ★ Support: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal </a>| <a href="https://patreon.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://podcastnikshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Shop</a> ★

New Book! Alchemy - A Search for Truth by Jo Herlihy

Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on YouTube. We could use your help!


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Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on YouTube. We could use your help! → GoFundMe Candy Campaign: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/travis039-handmade-candy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/travis039-handmade-candy</a>GoFundMe short link (to share) <a href="http://gf.me/u/v48wqx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gf.me/u/v48wqx</a>Paypal: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow</a>Support through merch: <a href="https://podcastnikshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podastnikshop.com</a> Podcastnik’s newest project, Past Access: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g</a>Podcastnik audio: <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik</a>RSS: <a href="https://rss.acast.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rss.acast.com/podcastnik</a>Podcastnik YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXoGtTPofdH5m71SXlGKa2Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXoGtTPofdH5m71SXlGKa2Q</a>TnT #5kRainbow YouTube (Toby Travis): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6uaGejU-nanSTEwAwdgNA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6uaGejU-nanSTEwAwdgNA</a>Toby’s podcast (German) <a href="http://whats-in-your-pants.de/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://whats-in-your-pants.de/</a>

Travis Makes Candy (help!)

Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like Past Access and Podcastnik and tons of guests and collaborations in the past year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall State of the Podcast....

Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fmUNKmqFnY&amp;list=PLQaSXqHdPuXHk7dTjIv8Ir0yc529RzTnZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Access</a> and <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik</a> and tons of guests and collaborations in the past year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall State of the Podcast.Here's to 6 more years! (and yes, more History of Alchemy) A show by <a href="http://podcastnik.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcastnik.com</a> — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, <a href="https://www.pastaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Access</a>! (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Link</a>) ☜ Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/travisjdow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Travis J Dow</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Podcastnik</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/alchemypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AlchemyPodcast</a> — Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Page</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfAlchemyPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alchemy Podcast</a> — Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@podcastnik</a> Podcastnik <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/podcastnikproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube </a>| Podcastnik <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio Podcast </a> ★ Support: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal </a>| <a href="https://patreon.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://podcastnikshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Shop</a> ★

Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!

Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CamQeIXrWrM


A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast.


 ☞ Check out our new sh...

Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CamQeIXrWrM A show by <a href="http://podcastnik.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcastnik.com</a> — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit <a href="http://HistoryofAlchemy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HistoryofAlchemy.com</a> for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. ☞ Check out our new show, <a href="https://www.pastaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Access</a>! (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Link</a>) ☜ Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/travisjdow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Travis J Dow</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Podcastnik</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/alchemypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AlchemyPodcast</a> — Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Page</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfAlchemyPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alchemy Podcast</a> — Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@podcastnik</a> Podcastnik <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/podcastnikproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube </a>| Podcastnik <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio Podcast </a> ★ Support: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal </a>| <a href="https://patreon.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://podcastnikshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Shop</a> ★

Introduction to Alchemy (New YouTube Video)

To properly understand several alchemical references, we need to look at a source all alchemists were familiar with: the Bible. This gives a big piece of the puzzle to understanding the world as alchemist saw things.


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To properly understand several alchemical references, we need to look at a source all alchemists were familiar with: the Bible. This gives a big piece of the puzzle to understanding the world as alchemist saw things. A show by <a href="http://podcastnik.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcastnik.com</a> — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit <a href="http://HistoryofAlchemy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HistoryofAlchemy.com</a> for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. ☞ Check out our new show, <a href="https://www.pastaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Access</a>! (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Link</a>) ☜ Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/travisjdow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Travis J Dow</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Podcastnik</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/alchemypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AlchemyPodcast</a> — Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Page</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfAlchemyPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alchemy Podcast</a> — Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@podcastnik</a> Podcastnik <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/podcastnikproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube </a>| Podcastnik <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio Podcast </a> ★ Support: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal </a>| <a href="https://patreon.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://podcastnikshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Shop</a> ★

Episode 79: Biblical Figures as Alchemists

Despite our slacking of late, we've gotten a ton of new listeners, so we welcome the new curious minds, thank our faithful and patient listeners. We also review the year, look at the alchemy projects in the works, and things to come. Find all proj...

Despite our slacking of late, we've gotten a ton of new listeners, so we welcome the new curious minds, thank our faithful and patient listeners. We also review the year, look at the alchemy projects in the works, and things to come. Find all projects and contact information for Pete and Travis at http://podcastnik.com A show by <a href="http://podcastnik.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcastnik.com</a> — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit <a href="http://HistoryofAlchemy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HistoryofAlchemy.com</a> for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. ☞ Check out our new show, <a href="https://www.pastaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Access</a>! (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Link</a>) ☜ Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/travisjdow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Travis J Dow</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Podcastnik</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/alchemypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AlchemyPodcast</a> — Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Page</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfAlchemyPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alchemy Podcast</a> — Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@podcastnik</a> Podcastnik <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/podcastnikproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube </a>| Podcastnik <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio Podcast </a> ★ Support: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal </a>| <a href="https://patreon.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://podcastnikshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Shop</a> ★

Episode 78: Year 4 of Alchemy

One of the so-called “Fathers of the Modern Scientific Method” also still believed in the principles of alchemy. Like, a lot. Sir Francis Bacon made it all the way to Chancellor of England. Some say he even gave Shakespeare a hand. http://historyofalch...

One of the so-called “Fathers of the Modern Scientific Method” also still believed in the principles of alchemy. Like, a lot. Sir Francis Bacon made it all the way to Chancellor of England. Some say he even gave Shakespeare a hand. http://historyofalchemy.com (http://historyofalchemy.com/) for more topics A show by <a href="http://podcastnik.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcastnik.com</a> — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit <a href="http://HistoryofAlchemy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HistoryofAlchemy.com</a> for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. ☞ Check out our new show, <a href="https://www.pastaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Access</a>! (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Link</a>) ☜ Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/travisjdow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Travis J Dow</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Podcastnik</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/alchemypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AlchemyPodcast</a> — Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Page</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfAlchemyPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alchemy Podcast</a> — Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@podcastnik</a> Podcastnik <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/podcastnikproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube </a>| Podcastnik <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio Podcast </a> ★ Support: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal </a>| <a href="https://patreon.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://podcastnikshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Shop</a> ★

Episode 77: Sir Francis Bacon

Abufalah relates a great tale of Solomon and how he demonstrates his knowledge of the philosopher's stone to the queen of Sheeba. Plus we tell you how to make a Basilisk.


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Abufalah relates a great tale of Solomon and how he demonstrates his knowledge of the philosopher's stone to the queen of Sheeba. Plus we tell you how to make a Basilisk. A show by <a href="http://podcastnik.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcastnik.com</a> — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit <a href="http://HistoryofAlchemy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HistoryofAlchemy.com</a> for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. ☞ Check out our new show, <a href="https://www.pastaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Access</a>! (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Link</a>) ☜ Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/travisjdow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Travis J Dow</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Podcastnik</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/alchemypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AlchemyPodcast</a> — Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Page</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfAlchemyPodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alchemy Podcast</a> — Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcastnik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@podcastnik</a> Podcastnik <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/podcastnikproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube </a>| Podcastnik <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio Podcast </a> ★ Support: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal </a>| <a href="https://patreon.com/podcastnik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://podcastnikshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcastnik Shop</a> ★

Episode 76: Abufalah, Soul Dust, and making a Basilisk

A look at the history of alchemy and it&apos;s influence on science.

A look at the history of alchemy and it's influence on science.

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