Alchemy in Roman Egypt
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Where did Alchemy really come from? And is there more to it than being just a speculative treasure seeking pursuit?
In the popular imagination, Alchemy is often viewed as pseudo-scientific attempts to transmute lead into gold... but this does not convey the whole truth.
Professor Shannon Grimes explores the origins of alchemy in Roman Egypt and uncovers a…
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