The Secret Daily Life of a Medieval Alchemist

Explore the fascinating world of medieval alchemists who blurred the line between science and magic in their quest to transform base metals into gold and discover the elixir of eternal life. This video uncovers the truth behind these misunderstood historical figures, including brilliant minds like Isaac Newton who secretly devoted more time to alchemy than to the physics and mathematics that made him famous. Journey from ancient Egypt through the Islamic Golden Age to Renaissance Europe as we reveal how alchemical laboratories, filled with specialized tools like athanors and alembics, laid the crucial groundwork for modern chemistry, medicine, and experimental science.
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🎶 Music used in the video:

'The Descent' by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)
'Angevin - Thatched Villagers' by Kevin MacLeod
'A Dragon's Lullaby' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au)
'Decline' by Kevin MacLeod
'Reawakening' by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)
'Dreams Become Real' by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)
'Background Music' - Game of Thrones' by CO.AG
'Running Out Of Time' by CO.AG
'The Coliseum' by CO.AG

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🎓 Recommended Reading:

▶'The Forge and the Crucible' by Mircea Eliade
▶'The Alchemist in Life, Literature and Art' by John Read
▶'Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer' by Michael White
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⌛ Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
2:06 Origins of Alchemy
4:55 The Medieval Alchemist
8:16 The Philosopher's Stone
11:29 Alchemical Tools
14:17 Social Standing
17:20 Isaac Newton
20:38 Conclusion
23:07 Outro - Thanks for watching!
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