Alchemy in Roman Egypt

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Aug 20, 2022

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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