History of Alchemy Podcast

Episode 80: Magic Books and Rings Dec 19, 2019

“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 the Secret Cabinet 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:

https://www.uni-leipzig.de/+magica | all the books in the exhibit are online!

https://www.landesmuseum-vorgeschichte.de/sonderausstellungen/ringe-der-macht.html | on the exhibit “rings of power” (German)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Search-Truth-Jo-Herlihy-ebook/dp/B081X3GJ46/ A listener, Jo Herlihy, wrote a book on Alchemy!

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New Book! Alchemy - A Search for Truth by Jo Herlihy Dec 19, 2019

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.

AMAZON LINK TO BOOK

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Travis Makes Candy (help!) Oct 20, 2019

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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Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six! Mar 03, 2019

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.

Here's to 6 more years! (and yes, more History of Alchemy)

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Introduction to Alchemy (New YouTube Video) May 31, 2018

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

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Episode 79: Biblical Figures as Alchemists Jan 21, 2017

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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Episode 78: Year 4 of Alchemy Jan 14, 2017

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

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Episode 77: Sir Francis Bacon Nov 20, 2016

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

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Episode 76: Abufalah, Soul Dust, and making a Basilisk Feb 27, 2016

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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Episode 75: Robert Olsen and I Meet Again Feb 09, 2016

Robert Olsen and I did an AMA together on reddit's /r/AskHistorians. The AMA was its own episode (Episode 20). It was great to pick the guy's brain and just chat alchemy after two years. And yes, this one is 2:40 mins long. We had a ton of fun, but don't forget there's a pause button. The AMA itself is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1bkyi9/wednesday_ama_magic_alchemy_and_the_occult/

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Episode 74: Andreas Libavius Jan 19, 2016

Andreas Libavius was a Golden Age alchemist who brings us a step closer to modern chemistry—but still defended the possibility of transmutation.

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Inside the Secret Cabinet Podcast with der Buddler Aug 29, 2015

What's it like being a history podcaster in Germany? Today we take a break from alchemy and celebrate the launch of the Secret Cabinet Podcast in English, and since I also do a podcast in German, we compare notes on the differences in German and English podcast scenes. Der Buddler (German for "the digger") works in the Martin Luther house in Wittenberg, and was a great help with the Faust episode, as well as being interviewed for the History of Germany podcast on Martin Luther's 95 thesis (the actual details on how/when/where Luther attached the thesis to the church door) and the Bronze-Age Sky Disk of Nebra. He himself hosts the remarkable archeology podcast Angegraben (in German) and the original German version of the Secret Cabinet, Das Geheime Kabinett. This interview will also be in German on the History of Germany Podcast.

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The Illusion: Alchemy Reborn Through the Occult Revival Aug 15, 2015

How did alchemy get to be where it is today? How exactly did it change from it's death to now? This is the meta historiographic episode: history of the history of alchemy. We've often talked about the bias of alchemy through the occult revival. But now let's talk about the occult revival directly.

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Episode 71: Interview with Tim Wilkerson, Author of Alchemy Astrology Handbook Aug 12, 2015

Tim Wilkerson is author of the Alchemy Astrology Handbook, has a related blog, and even a calendar for helping out with alchemy. If you catch him in time, he'll be teaching herbal alchemy at the Midwest Herb Fest and School. Tim will also be speaking at the International Alchemy Guild's Rocky Mountain Alchemy Conference Summer 2016, in Denver. It was a privilege to have our first alchemist on the show :) (see http://historyofalchemy.com for links to the above)

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Episode 70: Distillation in Alchemy Aug 04, 2015

Next time you enjoy that cocktail or drink at a bar, tip your imaginary hat to the alchemists of yore. This episode is the extended version of the History of Alchemy's segment of the History Podcasters' Network collage on alcohol.

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Renaissance Occult: Pico della Mirandola Jul 20, 2015

Pico della Mirandola with the patronage of the Medici helped bring in the Renaissance (if there is such a thing)

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Laszlo from the China History Podcast chats over Tea Jun 14, 2015

Laszlo from the China History Podcast is temporarily in the Bay Area and swung by for tea. We had a chat about history and podcasts. The questions came from the HISTORY PODCASTS Facebook group. And Laszlo's excellent podcast is at http://chinahistorypodcast.com

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Phlogiston: Johann Joachim Becher May 28, 2015

Johann Joachim Becher formulated the Phlogiston theory of combustion, and it lasted over a century. He also transmuted gold out of the mud of the Danube.

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History in 5 Minutes Podcast Alchemy Interviews: Isaac Newton, al-Ghazali, Ge Hung May 24, 2015

I gave three interviews for the History in 5 Minutes Podcast a while ago. In case you missed them, here they are! For more about that podcast: http://michaelrank.net/

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Bohemican YouTube Channel: Prague Alchemy I & II May 07, 2015

Join us on a tour of a real alchemist's lab in Prague! See the youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amaOGpbAarg Otherwise you're missing out! This is a video!

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Johann Rudolf Glauber Apr 22, 2015

Johann Rudolf Glauber was perhaps the first chemical engineer. He was known for his "Glauber's Salt" and paved the way for gold ruby glass. http://historyofalchemy.com/list-of-alchemists/johann-rudolf-glauber/

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Alchemy - Making a Deal with the Devil: Faust Mar 09, 2015

I got the inside scoop on the Faust house in Wittenberg, but let's back up and go over the legend and also the oldest alchemical vessels found in Europe.

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Archimastry - Giovanni Panteo Jan 25, 2015

Different alchemists had different definitions for archimy, but for Giovanni Panteo archimy was the metallurgical aspect of alchemy, while alchemy could be more spagyric or biological.

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Alchemy and the History of Science Jan 17, 2015

The AskHistorians subreddit (as in a forum on reddit.com) has hundreds of historians you can ask any sort of question on history you want. It's a fantastic resource, and I'm proud to a be member over there (though I'm no historian). They also started their own history podcast where they interview some of their members, and this time they interviewed me.

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Cornelis Drebbel Jan 14, 2015

Even in Golden Age of Alchemy, Cornelis Drebbel stands alone as a sort of Ben Franklin or Emmett Brown character.He created the first submarine, red dye, and was famous for him continuous mobile machines that landed him in the courts of the likes of James I of England and Rudolf II of the Holy Roman Empire.

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Elizabeth I and Alchemy Nov 23, 2014

Elizabeth I of England, the last of the Tudors, is more than an interesting footnote in the history of alchemy.

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Alchemists' Halloween Special Oct 26, 2014

Just a few alchemists' Halloween ghost stories: and a few more on the History of Germany Podcast and the Secret Cabinet Podcast (both on podcastnik.com )

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Richard and Isabella Ingalese Oct 18, 2014

A fun legend of Alchemists from around the turn of the century in California.

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Homunculus - An Alchemical Cornerstone Oct 12, 2014

Philosopher's Stone, Elixir of Life, but also: Homunculus. Some alchemists were more after this than gold, and in some theories a homunculus can be used as a philosopher's stone. A homunculus is basically an artificial man.

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Heinrich Khunrath Sep 28, 2014

Heinrich Khunrath was a physician, alchemist, and all around interesting guy. He was also a sort of bridge between John Dee's philosophy and Rosicrucianism.

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Rosicrucianism and Alchemy Aug 17, 2014

German secret society with alchemical undertones.

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Alchemist Queen: Christina of Sweden Aug 03, 2014

Christina of Sweden converted to Catholicism and turned to alchemy.

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The Immortal Count of St. Germain Jul 20, 2014

So many fantastic stories of the Count of St. Germain. Who was he and how long did he live? Even folks like Voltaire and Casanova had something to say about this man that travelled in royal circles around Europe.

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Bernard Trevisan Jul 12, 2014

We take a look at another great influencing character on the golden age of alchemy from the 14th or 15th century.

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Alexander von Suchten Jun 29, 2014

Alexander von Suchten was more of a court physician and chemist than alchemist, but as one of the people who's works Benedictus Figulus published, I thought it would be interesting to take a closer look at this nobleman.

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Edmund Dickinson Jun 07, 2014

Edmund Dickinson was alchemist and court physician to Charles II and James II.

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Khalid ibn Yazid (Calid) May 18, 2014

Khalid (known as Calid in the West), in addition to being a prince of the Umayyad caliphate, was also interested in alchemy and is responsible for translating many works into arabic.

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The Angel Conjuring Alchemist: John Dee May 04, 2014

John Dee wore many hats, he is probably most famous to being an advisor to Elizabeth I, partner of Edward Kelley, and his angel conjuring. Have a listen for much more on him!

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Alchemy in Moorish Spain: Maslama al-Majriti Apr 26, 2014

Maslama al-Majriti is a chemist (and much more) in Moorish Spain from the 10th century.

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Alchemy in Colonial America: Samuel Danforth Apr 14, 2014

Another look at a colonial American alchemist.

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20th Century Alchemists: Fulcanelli and Caseliet Mar 29, 2014

We take a look at a mysterious 20th century French alchemist: Fulcanelli and his student, Caseliet.

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The Inspiration behind Frankenstein: Johann Conrad Dippel Mar 17, 2014

The man behind Frankenstein, Prussian Blue, and an energy drink.

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One Year in Review, and Thank You! Mar 10, 2014

A look back and shout out to some of the folks that helped us along the way.

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Johann Friedrich Böttger Feb 22, 2014

Johann Friedrich Böttger is credited with bringing porcelain to Europe. At the time porcelain was as valuable as gold, so no surprise that it took an alchemist to do it.

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Marie Curie Feb 18, 2014

Marie Curie isn't really an alchemist, but she did show that "transmutation" does happen in nature. Normally this is out of the scope of The History of Alchemy Podcast, but we took the opportunity to compare modern atomic theory to the one of alchemists.

To make up for us going out of scope we tell how to make gold at the end of the episode. No tricks, really turning mercury into gold using modern science!

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Paul of Taranto Feb 13, 2014

Paul of Taranto may have been one of the the "Pseudo-Gebers" and had an interesting theory of the composition of metals (basically mercury and sulphur) that would become canon to alchemical theory. It's interesting for us to see a monk in the 13th century sitting in a lab going for reproducibility.

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Al-Razi and Al-Farabi: an Interview with Peter Adamson Feb 10, 2014

In the 2nd interview with Peter Adamson he talks about the theories of Al-Razi and his contemporary, Al-Farabi. Peter Adamson is a professor at LMU in Munich and is the host of The History of Philsophy without any Gaps Podcast. He's also currently writing a book on Al-Razi.

We've covered Al-Razi before here.

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Baru Urbigerus Feb 04, 2014

We take a look at one of the alchemical ciphers to understanding Baru Urbigerus' works.

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Alchemist First: Isaac Newton Feb 01, 2014

To see Isaac Newton as just a figure in the Scientific Revolution is not understanding him at all. To get the whole picture of who he was and what he was after one needs to look at Isaac Newton the alchemist.

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Neoplatonism: an Interview with Peter Adamson Jan 21, 2014

Peter Adamson defines Neoplatonism and how it's theories are important to the understanding of alchemy. Peter Adamson is a professor at LMU in Munich and is the host of The History of Philsophy without any Gaps Podcast

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Peter Bonus Jan 13, 2014

Peter Bonus wrote on the debate on whether alchemy is natural or supernatural.

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Eirenaeus Philalethes Jan 05, 2014

Our first look at a New World alchemist. We look at Eirenaeus Philalethes and the person behind the name, George Starkey. He's one of the giants whose shoulders Isaac Newton stood on.

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Hennig Brand Dec 28, 2013

Today's episode originally aired as part of the History Podcasters Network as a part of a collage show. Hennig Brand is the discoverer of Phosphorus, and we talk about his alchemical experiments in getting to his discovery.

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Thaumaturgy, Theurgy, and Theosophy Dec 22, 2013

God’s miracles seen as a sort of magic. We discuss some of the debates alchemists had and break down some ways they may have gotten supernatural help. For instance using the bible as a base for magic. In this system biblical miracles are seen as a form of magic.

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Alchemy in the Ottoman Empire: Interview with Michael Rank Dec 16, 2013

We interview Michael Rank on alchemy in the Ottoman Empire. Michael is a doctoral candidate in Middle East history, podcaster of the History in 5 Minutes Podcast and author of a wide variety of fun books on history.

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Robert Fludd Dec 08, 2013

Paracelsian physician, hermeticist, early modern neo-platonist, theurgist, rosicrucian apologist, and golden-age alchemist. We've covered all the basics so you're ready for this guy.

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Pseudo-Democritus Nov 30, 2013

To not confuse Democritus and Pseudo-Democritus (who lived some 600 years apart) we break down the difference between the two and go into the works of Pseudo-Democritus, a 2nd century Alchemist.

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Basil Valentine and Johann Thölde Nov 15, 2013

Valentine’s true identity can’t be known for sure, but my money’s on Johann Thölde and we talk a little about both. As far as we know for the first time in the English-speaking part of the internet.

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Astrology's Roots: Sumerian and Babylonian Astronomy and Astrology Nov 10, 2013

Before we look at how Astrology intersects with Alchemy, we look at the very first scientific revolution by taking a look at Astrology and Astronomy's beginnings.

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Edward Kelley Nov 03, 2013

John Dee and Edward Kelley are some of the more interesting characters we took a look at. Between making gold, talking to angels, and even wife-swapping, there’s a lot to cover. We also covered his partner John Dee on a separate episode.

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Benedictus Figulus Oct 27, 2013

A short look at an alchemical publisher and preacher who spread German alchemical works.

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Making Gold with Pete and Travis Oct 21, 2013

For a special show we decided to leave the studio for a "lab" (Travis' kitchen,) bring on a guest chemist, Randy Dow (Travis' dad) and cook up some gold at home. We go through a mix of recipes and explain the process of making gold and the symbols, lab equipment, and ingredients used. We also destroyed Travis' kitchen.

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Bishop Synesius of Cyrene Oct 13, 2013

A commentator on Pseudo-Democritus and Bishop in what is now Libya.

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Kabbalah: an Introduction Sep 08, 2013

A first look at the Kabbalah to create a foundation for a future episode on Kabbalistic Alchemists.

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Al-Razi Sep 01, 2013

Another legendary polymath in medicine, philosophy, and chemistry that broke the mold.

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Ge Hong Aug 25, 2013

A great Chinese alchemist and the first one on our show. Join us for a look at the fascinating life and works of Ge Hong and a peak at Chinese alchemy.

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Q&A from Reddit's AskHistorians and History Aug 17, 2013

We did a couple of AMA's (Ask me Anything) on Reddit and went over some of the questions that might interest our listeners.

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Nicolas Flamel Aug 09, 2013

A book seller that got a larger than life reputation centuries after his death. If the stories are to be believed he's still around.

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Arnold of Villanova Aug 03, 2013

The man who may have discovered carbon monoxide, and general anesthesia. And maybe moonshine.

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Giovanni (Mercurio) da Correggio Jul 27, 2013

Interesting description of the abilities of the philosopher's stone, and all around colorful character on the run from the inquisition.

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History of Alchemy: Ramon Llull Jul 20, 2013

Llull invented a proto-computer to figure out the nature of matter. All-around interesting character that had an influence on the likes of Martin Luther and Gottfried Leibniz.

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History of Alchemy: Ostanes Jul 14, 2013

A mysterious person, (or –more likely– multiple people with the same name) from Persia. Sometimes called the 'father of alchemy.' His supposed contributions include first mentioning the elixir of life, the philosopher's stone, being in Xerxes' court, and a teacher of Alexander the Great, teaching Democritus, and a Magi in the line of Zoroaster.

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Jabir ibn Hayyan, aka Geber Jul 06, 2013

The first practical alchemist and possibly the most influential alchemist of all time. We also break down Geber vs Pseudo-Geber.

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History of Alchemy: Gilles de Rais Jun 23, 2013

More infamously known as serial killer of children, we discuss his role in alchemy, its charlatans and black magic. If you liked this episode, you might also like our other project, the Secret Cabinet Podcast.

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History of Alchemy: Mariam the Jewess Jun 15, 2013

A supposed inventor of some quite modern lab equipment. She also came up with some of the axioms and recipes for gold used throughout the history of alchemy.

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History of Alchemy: J. Kepler & Tycho Brahe Jun 09, 2013

The eccentric astronomer (and alchemist) and pious mathematician come together to provide us with great tales of drunken moose, witch trials and strange theories.

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History of Alchemy: Roger Bacon May 21, 2013

Doctor Mirabilis and Franciscan friar, Roger Bacon... father of science? Have a listen for his take on the philosopher's stone and alchemical processes.

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History of Alchemy: Zosimos of Panopolis and Agathodaimon May 08, 2013

Zosimos is the oldest alchemist whose writing we can reach back to. Agathodaimon is from the same era, in medieval times he was considered the 'father of poison'.

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History of Alchemy Podcast: Paracelsus Apr 24, 2013

No compilation of alchemy would be complete without the mention of this well-travelled alchemist, botanist, and physician.

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History of Alchemy Podcast: The Alchemist Emperor, Rudolf II of Hapsburg (HoA Edit) Apr 09, 2013

Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II had an alchemist's lab of his own and was the patron of several other alchemists in Magical Prague.

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History of Alchemy Podcast: Neo-Platonism Mar 25, 2013

Peter Adamson defines Neo-Platonism and how it's theories are important to the understanding of alchemy. Peter Adamson is a professor at LMU in Munich and is the host of The History of Philsophy without any Gaps Podcast.

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History of Alchemy Podcast: Michael Sendivogius Mar 14, 2013

The very practical court alchemist of Sigismund III of Poland and Rudolf II the Holy Roman Emperor. He claimed to have the secret of creating gold and the philosopher's stone.

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History of Alchemy Podcast: Al-Ghazali Mar 01, 2013

Al-Ghazali, the 2nd most important man in Islam, could be considered an alchemist and we talk about his life, work, and influence that reached far beyond the Muslim world.

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History of Alchemy Podcast: Albertus Magnus Feb 16, 2013

We look at the reputation Albertus Magnus had as an alchemist. Where that reputation came from and who Albertus Magnus was and what he did.

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History of Alchemy Podcast: Hermeticism Feb 09, 2013

The very first Alchemist and the philosophy he started… even if he was mythical.

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History of Alchemy Podcast Introduction Feb 09, 2013

Our introduction gives a quick rundown of the history of alchemy and what the show is about.

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