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The secret history of alchemy

Many early alchemical techniques and devices paved the way for the scientific revolution

lchemy, the Noble Art, is an ancient practice that has taken on myriad forms over the centuries. Alchemists of all nations have sought to transform base metals into glittering gold. They have delved into secrets of immortality and tried to create panaceas that would cure any illness. By combining the correct ingredients they believed that they could even create life itself. With mystical insights into the nature of reality alchemists have sought to

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