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Alchemy
Alchemy is thought to have originated over 2000 years ago in Hellenic Egypt, the result of three converging streams: Greek philosophy, Egyptian technology and the mysticism of Middle Eastern religions. Its heyday was from about 800 A.D. to the middle of the seventeenth century, and its practitioners ranged from kings, popes, and emperors to minor clergy, parish clerks, smiths, dyers, and tinkers. Even such accomplished men as Roger Bacon, Thomas Aquinas, Sir Thomas Browne and Isaac Newton took an interest in alchemical matters. In its search for the "Philosopher's Stone" that would transmute base metals into silver and gold, alchemy took on many philosophical, religious and mystical overtone...
LONDENBERG
There is but one chance to grab hold of this rare adventure then keep it for yourself and tell everyone you know about it. As a night sky falls, many rumors fill this once peaceful cottage town of Cifice. There are many townsfolk who have been wondering about the many strange disappearances. Many of them have warned others that traveling at night may not be such a wise thing to do in these dark times. Some have said that the reason why there are so many tragic events is because of a royal decree which happened to exile a once popular and ancient order of clerics. Others have said the reason why there is so much hardship is because the last remaining fighter's guild has been ordered to disban...
The Elixir of Immortality
A modern-day quest that echoes the ancient alchemists’ work to discover the elixir of life • Provides an overview of alchemical practices in the ancient world--from Europe to China • Reveals the alchemical secrets for creating this elixir in clear scientific language In 1989, while attempting to extract precious minerals from his property, a wealthy Arizonan obtained a mysterious white material that initially defied scientific attempts to identify it. After several years of testing, this substance was revealed to consist of gold and platinum--but in a form unknown to modern science. Further research showed that this powder, which had also been discovered to possess marvelous healing po...
The Red Lion
The harrowing adventures of a 16th century alchemist's apprentice who murders his master to possess a potion rumoured to confer immortality.
Proceedings of the Annual Meeting
Issues for 1916/17-1919/20 include proceedings of the semi-annual meetings.
The Alchemy Reader
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The Tessera of Antilia
This study examines the Protestant utopian movement that was inspired by the writings of Johann Valentin Andreae and led to brotherhoods in early modern Germany and England. It is based on the "leges" and manifestos of these societies and letter exchanges among members.
