History of Alchemy Podcast
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsA look at the history of alchemy and it's influence on science.
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Maslama al-Majriti
April 26, 2014 11:23 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBMaslama al-Majriti is a chemist (and much more) in Moorish Spain from the 10th century. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Samuel Danforth
April 14, 2014 14:19 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBAnother look at a colonial American alchemist. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Alchemy in Colonial America: Samuel Danforth
April 14, 2014 14:19 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBAnother look at a colonial American alchemist. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★ ...
Fulcanelli and Caseliet
March 29, 2014 15:11 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBWe take a look at a mysterious 20th century French alchemist: Fulcanelli and his student, Caseliet. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
20th Century Alchemists: Fulcanelli and Caseliet
March 29, 2014 15:11 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBWe take a look at a mysterious 20th century French alchemist: Fulcanelli and his student, Caseliet. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ...
Johann Conrad Dippel
March 17, 2014 17:25 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MBThe man behind Frankenstein, Prussian Blue, and an energy drink. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
The Inspiration behind Frankenstein: Johann Conrad Dippel
March 17, 2014 17:25 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MBThe man behind Frankenstein, Prussian Blue, and an energy drink. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Po...
One Year in Review, and Thank You!
March 10, 2014 12:07 - 40 minutes - 46 MBA look back and shout out to some of the folks that helped us along the way. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | ...
Johann Friedrich Böttger
February 22, 2014 14:23 - 8 minutes - 10.1 MBJohann Friedrich Böttger is credited with bringing porcelain to Europe. At the time porcelain was as valuable as gold, so no surprise that it took an alchemist to do it. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — ...
Marie Curie
February 18, 2014 20:29 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MBMarie Curie isn't really an alchemist, but she did show that "transmutation" does happen in nature. Normally this is out of the scope of The History of Alchemy Podcast, but we took the opportunity to compare modern atomic theory to the one of alchemists. To make up for us going out of scope we tell how to make gold at the end of the episode. No tricks, really turning mercury into gold using modern science! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit Historyof...
Paul of Taranto
February 13, 2014 22:02 - 13 minutes - 16 MBPaul of Taranto may have been one of the the "Pseudo-Gebers" and had an interesting theory of the composition of metals (basically mercury and sulphur) that would become canon to alchemical theory. It's interesting for us to see a monk in the 13th century sitting in a lab going for reproducibility. 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, Pas...
Al-Razi and Al-Farabi: an Interview with Peter Adamson
February 10, 2014 16:20 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBIn the 2nd interview with Peter Adamson he talks about the theories of Al-Razi and his contemporary, Al-Farabi. Peter Adamson is a professor at LMU in Munich and is the host of The History of Philsophy without any Gaps Podcast. He's also currently writing a book on Al-Razi. We've covered Al-Razi before here. 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 ne...
Baru Urbigerus
February 04, 2014 22:59 - 13 minutes - 15.5 MBWe take a look at one of the alchemical ciphers to understanding Baru Urbigerus' works. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: Pa...
Isaac Newton
February 01, 2014 15:29 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBTo see Isaac Newton as just a figure in the Scientific Revolution is not understanding him at all. To get the whole picture of who he was and what he was after one needs to look at Isaac Newton the alchemist. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Alchemist First: Isaac Newton
February 01, 2014 15:29 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBTo see Isaac Newton as just a figure in the Scientific Revolution is not understanding him at all. To get the whole picture of who he was and what he was after one needs to look at Isaac Newton the alchemist. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebo...
Neoplatonism: an Interview with Peter Adamson
January 21, 2014 18:50 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MBPeter Adamson defines Neoplatonism and how it's theories are important to the understanding of alchemy. Peter Adamson is a professor at LMU in Munich and is the host of The History of Philsophy without any Gaps Podcast 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcas...
Peter Bonus
January 13, 2014 06:33 - 7 minutes - 8.82 MBPeter Bonus wrote on the debate on whether alchemy is natural or supernatural. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal ...
Eirenaeus Philalethes
January 05, 2014 14:46 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBOur first look at a New World alchemist. We look at Eirenaeus Philalethes and the person behind the name, George Starkey. He's one of the giants whose shoulders Isaac Newton stood on. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alch...
Hennig Brand
December 28, 2013 13:30 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBToday's episode originally aired as part of the History Podcasters Network as a part of a collage show. Hennig Brand is the discoverer of Phosphorus, and we talk about his alchemical experiments in getting to his discovery. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyP...
Thaumaturgy, Theurgy, and Theosophy
December 22, 2013 08:19 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MBGod’s miracles seen as a sort of magic. We discuss some of the debates alchemists had and break down some ways they may have gotten supernatural help. For instance using the bible as a base for magic. In this system biblical miracles are seen as a form of magic. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter ...
Alchemy in the Ottoman Empire: Interview with Michael Rank
December 16, 2013 19:20 - 21 minutes - 24.2 MBWe interview Michael Rank on alchemy in the Ottoman Empire. Michael is a doctoral candidate in Middle East history, podcaster of the History in 5 Minutes Podcast and author of a wide variety of fun books on history. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast —...
Robert Fludd
December 08, 2013 13:46 - 12 minutes - 13.9 MBParacelsian physician, hermeticist, early modern neo-platonist, theurgist, rosicrucian apologist, and golden-age alchemist. We've covered all the basics so you're ready for this guy. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alche...
Pseudo-Democritus
November 30, 2013 09:10 - 17 minutes - 20.5 MBTo not confuse Democritus and Pseudo-Democritus (who lived some 600 years apart) we break down the difference between the two and go into the works of Pseudo-Democritus, a 2nd century Alchemist. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik ...
Basil Valentine and Johann Thölde
November 15, 2013 19:32 - 8 minutes - 9.42 MBValentine’s true identity can’t be known for sure, but my money’s on Johann Thölde and we talk a little about both. As far as we know for the first time in the English-speaking part of the internet. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcast...
Astrology's Roots: Sumerian and Babylonian Astronomy and Astrology
November 10, 2013 09:27 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBBefore we look at how Astrology intersects with Alchemy, we look at the very first scientific revolution by taking a look at Astrology and Astronomy's beginnings. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagr...
Edward Kelley
November 03, 2013 11:07 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MBJohn Dee and Edward Kelley are some of the more interesting characters we took a look at. Between making gold, talking to angels, and even wife-swapping, there’s a lot to cover. We also covered his partner John Dee on a separate episode. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastn...
Benedictus Figulus
October 27, 2013 07:24 - 4 minutes - 4.69 MBA short look at an alchemical publisher and preacher who spread German alchemical works. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Suppor...
Making Gold with Pete and Travis
October 21, 2013 18:32 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBFor a special show we decided to leave the studio for a "lab" (Travis' kitchen,) bring on a guest chemist, Randy Dow (Travis' dad) and cook up some gold at home. We go through a mix of recipes and explain the process of making gold and the symbols, lab equipment, and ingredients used. We also destroyed Travis' kitchen. 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 ...
Bishop Synesius of Cyrene
October 13, 2013 09:43 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MBA commentator on Pseudo-Democritus and Bishop in what is now Libya. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon |...
Kabbalah: an Introduction
September 08, 2013 17:51 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBA first look at the Kabbalah to create a foundation for a future episode on Kabbalistic Alchemists. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ...
Al-Razi
September 01, 2013 09:06 - 25 minutes - 29.6 MBAnother legendary polymath in medicine, philosophy, and chemistry that broke the mold. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support:...
Ge Hong
August 25, 2013 07:11 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MBA great Chinese alchemist and the first one on our show. Join us for a look at the fascinating life and works of Ge Hong and a peak at Chinese alchemy. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcast...
Q&A from Reddit's AskHistorians and History
August 17, 2013 09:42 - 54 minutes - 62.7 MBWe did a couple of AMA's (Ask me Anything) on Reddit and went over some of the questions that might interest our listeners. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | P...
Nicolas Flamel
August 09, 2013 17:49 - 20 minutes - 23.2 MBA book seller that got a larger than life reputation centuries after his death. If the stories are to be believed he's still around. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik Yo...
Arnold of Villanova
August 03, 2013 04:51 - 13 minutes - 15.1 MBThe man who may have discovered carbon monoxide, and general anesthesia. And maybe moonshine. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ S...
Giovanni (Mercurio) da Correggio
July 27, 2013 10:29 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBInteresting description of the abilities of the philosopher's stone, and all around colorful character on the run from the inquisition. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik...
History of Alchemy: Ramon Llull
July 20, 2013 17:44 - 30 minutes - 34.4 MBLlull invented a proto-computer to figure out the nature of matter. All-around interesting character that had an influence on the likes of Martin Luther and Gottfried Leibniz. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podc...
History of Alchemy: Ostanes
July 14, 2013 11:41 - 10 minutes - 11.9 MBA mysterious person, (or –more likely– multiple people with the same name) from Persia. Sometimes called the 'father of alchemy.' His supposed contributions include first mentioning the elixir of life, the philosopher's stone, being in Xerxes' court, and a teacher of Alexander the Great, teaching Democritus, and a Magi in the line of Zoroaster. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts o...
Jabir ibn Hayyan, aka Geber
July 06, 2013 12:00 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MBThe first practical alchemist and possibly the most influential alchemist of all time. We also break down Geber vs Pseudo-Geber. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTub...
History of Alchemy: Gilles de Rais
June 23, 2013 15:44 - 25 minutes - 29.3 MBMore infamously known as serial killer of children, we discuss his role in alchemy, its charlatans and black magic. If you liked this episode, you might also like our other project, the Secret Cabinet Podcast. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Faceb...
History of Alchemy: Mariam the Jewess
June 15, 2013 17:12 - 16 minutes - 18.6 MBA supposed inventor of some quite modern lab equipment. She also came up with some of the axioms and recipes for gold used throughout the history of alchemy. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @p...
History of Alchemy: J. Kepler & Tycho Brahe
June 09, 2013 04:49 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe eccentric astronomer (and alchemist) and pious mathematician come together to provide us with great tales of drunken moose, witch trials and strange theories. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagr...
History of Alchemy: Roger Bacon
May 21, 2013 06:17 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBDoctor Mirabilis and Franciscan friar, Roger Bacon... father of science? Have a listen for his take on the philosopher's stone and alchemical processes. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcas...
History of Alchemy: Zosimos of Panopolis and Agathodaimon
May 08, 2013 10:20 - 34 minutes - 39.1 MBZosimos is the oldest alchemist whose writing we can reach back to. Agathodaimon is from the same era, in medieval times he was considered the 'father of poison'. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagr...
History of Alchemy Podcast: Paracelsus
April 24, 2013 16:42 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBNo compilation of alchemy would be complete without the mention of this well-travelled alchemist, botanist, and physician. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Po...
History of Alchemy Podcast: The Alchemist Emperor, Rudolf II of Hapsburg (HoA Edit)
April 09, 2013 17:13 - 42 minutes - 59 MBHoly Roman Emperor Rudolf II had an alchemist's lab of his own and was the patron of several other alchemists in Magical Prague. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube |...
History of Alchemy Podcast: Neo-Platonism
March 25, 2013 18:45 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MBPeter Adamson defines Neo-Platonism and how it's theories are important to the understanding of alchemy. Peter Adamson is a professor at LMU in Munich and is the host of The History of Philsophy without any Gaps Podcast. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodc...
History of Alchemy Podcast: Michael Sendivogius
March 14, 2013 18:54 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBThe very practical court alchemist of Sigismund III of Poland and Rudolf II the Holy Roman Emperor. He claimed to have the secret of creating gold and the philosopher's stone. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podc...
History of Alchemy Podcast: Al-Ghazali
March 01, 2013 04:42 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBAl-Ghazali, the 2nd most important man in Islam, could be considered an alchemist and we talk about his life, work, and influence that reached far beyond the Muslim world. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast ...
History of Alchemy Podcast: Albertus Magnus
February 16, 2013 21:51 - 21 minutes - 29 MBWe look at the reputation Albertus Magnus had as an alchemist. Where that reputation came from and who Albertus Magnus was and what he did. 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! (YouTube Link) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik Podca...