History of Alchemy Podcast

Dec 19 2019 86 ep. 29 mins 24.9k
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A look at the history of alchemy and it's influence on science.
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Episode 80: Magic Books and Rings

Dec 19 2019 63 mins  
“Der Buddler” aka Mirko Gutjahr, took Travis on a tour of the University of Leipzig Library’s exhibit on magic books and to the Landesmuseum Halle to see magic rings in a “Rings of Power” exhibit. Mirko works at the Martin Luther house in Wittenberg, is an archeologist by trade with tons of stories of digs, and previously a curator at the museum in Halle, including an exh

New Book! Alchemy - A Search for Truth by Jo Herlihy

Dec 19 2019 10 mins  
A listener, Jo Herlihy, wrote a book!From the early days of the Roman Empire through to the early 1700s, why did some of the most creative minds turn to alchemy? The search for how to make gold through this experimental practice will have been, without doubt, very alluring. But what else did people hope to discover? This is the story of the people, the books, the controversies and

Travis Makes Candy (help!)

Oct 20 2019 17 mins  
Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on YouTube. We could use your help!→ GoFundMe Candy Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/travis039-handmade-candyGoFundMe short link (to share) gf.me/u/v48wqxPaypal: https://ww

Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!

Mar 03 2019 70 mins  
Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like Past Access and Podcastnik and tons of guests and collaborations in the past year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall State of the Podcast.Here's to 6 more years! (and yes, more History of Alchemy)A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Chec

Introduction to Alchemy (New YouTube Video)

May 31 2018 23 mins  
Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CamQeIXrWrMA show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podca

Episode 79: Biblical Figures as Alchemists

Jan 21 2017 58 mins  
To properly understand several alchemical references, we need to look at a source all alchemists were familiar with: the Bible. This gives a big piece of the puzzle to understanding the world as alchemist saw things.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. �

Episode 78: Year 4 of Alchemy

Jan 14 2017 14 mins  
Despite our slacking of late, we've gotten a ton of new listeners, so we welcome the new curious minds, thank our faithful and patient listeners. We also review the year, look at the alchemy projects in the works, and things to come. Find all projects and contact information for Pete and Travis at http://podcastnik.comA show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and

Episode 77: Sir Francis Bacon

Nov 20 2016 56 mins  
One of the so-called “Fathers of the Modern Scientific Method” also still believed in the principles of alchemy. Like, a lot. Sir Francis Bacon made it all the way to Chancellor of England. Some say he even gave Shakespeare a hand. http://historyofalchemy.com (http://historyofalchemy.com/) for more topicsA show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Vis

Episode 76: Abufalah, Soul Dust, and making a Basilisk

Feb 26 2016 49 mins  
Abufalah relates a great tale of Solomon and how he demonstrates his knowledge of the philosopher's stone to the queen of Sheeba. Plus we tell you how to make a Basilisk.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTub

Episode 75: Robert Olsen and I Meet Again

Feb 09 2016 160 mins  
Robert Olsen and I did an AMA together on reddit's /r/AskHistorians. The AMA was its own episode (Episode 20). It was great to pick the guy's brain and just chat alchemy after two years. And yes, this one is 2:40 mins long. We had a ton of fun, but don't forget there's a pause button. The AMA itself is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1bkyi9/wednesday_ama_magic