Historian of science Bill Newman says that Isaac Newton's alchemical notebooks are like a gigantic jigsaw puzzle. But as you'll see as you peruse the 300-year-old manuscript at left, this puzzle i ...
To register your interest please contact [email protected] providing details of the course you are teaching. This dictionary documents alchemical symbolism from the early centuries AD to the ...
The word alchemy derives from the old name for ancient Egypt. A 19th-century illustration of the Muslim alchemist Geber (Jabir Ibn Hayyan) teaching chemistry at the school of Edessa, Greece.
Alchemists refer to their combined practices as “The Great Art.” In this course, we will use metaphors derived from ancient alchemy to elucidate deep structures in the creative imagination, using ...
To make the perfect scoop of ice cream, you first need a dairy base—its natural proteins, fat, and sugar provide the rich, distinct mouthfeel. Heavy cream is added, further smoothing the texture.
Weldon, Stephen P. 2004. Current Bibliography of the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences 2004. Isis, Vol. 95, Issue. , p. 1.
Inspired by the ancient practice of alchemy, each product in this new range is infused with the rich and comforting scents of amber and myrrh. A warming and revitalising treat for all the senses ...