Scientists at CERN have achieved a modern-day alchemy, transforming lead into gold, albeit fleetingly, during high-energy ...

and even early Enlightenment worlds investigated the possibilities of alchemy—the process of transforming base metals (i.e. lead) into “noble” metals, such as gold. Intellectual heavyweights ...

Alchemy in the Middle Ages was more than just the pursuit of gold – it was a blend of science, mysticism, and philosophy that captured the imagination of scholars across Europe. In this episode, we ...