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Bookmark or Share- Alchemy - WikipediaAlchemy (from Arabic: al-kīmiyā; from Ancient Greek: χυμεία, khumeía) is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practised in China, India, the Muslim world, and Europe.
- The Secrets of Alchemy | Science History InstituteAlchemy is now increasingly recognized as a fundamental part of the heritage of chemistry, of continuing human attempts to explore, control, and make use of the natural world. Alchemists developed practical knowledge about matter as well as sophisticated theories about its hidden nature and transformations.
- Age of Alchemy | Science History InstituteRead. Alchemy may conjure up thoughts of mysticism, occult rituals, quests for gold. But its golden age (ca. 1300–1700) was marked by experimental discovery and practical skill. Physicians and chymists working to heal the human body. Studying nature and matter to uncover its secrets.
- Alchemy - World History EncyclopediaAlchemy is an ancient practice aimed at recreating precious substances using recipes and transformative materials such as the philosopher's stone. Alchemists believed that materials like gold, silver, gems, and purple dye could be recreated if the right combination of ingredients and transformative methods were found.
- Alchemy May Not Have Been the Pseudoscience We All Thought It WasAlchemy May Not Have Been the Pseudoscience We All Thought It Was. Although scientists never could quite turn lead into gold, they did attempt some noteworthy experiments. Richard Conniff....
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