"As part of the Weston Library Coffee mornings in the Visiting Scholars Centre of the Weston Library, Sergei Zotov (Warburg Institute) presents alchemical manuscripts of the 'The Crowning of Nature' & the Ripley Scroll."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWopMmo7_YY&t=27s

"A notable historic alchemical manuscript preserved in the University of Amsterdam Heritage Collection (UvA Erfgoed).  The manuscript compiles works attributed to Basilius Valentinus (Basil Valentine), a legendary legendary alchemist and Hermetic figure, along with other classic alchemical texts. It is highly regarded by historians for containing exceptional variants of famous allegorical series, such as the Crowning of Nature (La Couronnement de la Nature) illustrations. These hand-painted miniatures track the sequential stages of the Magnum Opus (Great Work)—symbolizing the creation of the philosopher's stone through icons of crowns, planetary symbols, and geometric flasks."

Text here:

https://uvaerfgoed.nl/viewer/image/11245_3_39834/1/

Praxis alchimiae" (Latin for "The Practice of Alchemy") is a seminal early modern textbook written by the German physician and chemist Andreas Libavius, published in Frankfurt in 1604.

Libavius is widely regarded as a founding father of modern chemical science. His works aimed to demystify the heavily veiled, secretive, and mystical language historically used by traditional alchemists. Instead, he championed an analytical approach and clear, practical instructions for chemical transformations.

The full title of the work is Praxis Alchymiæ, Hoc est, Doctrina de artificiosa præparatione præcipvorvm medicamentorum chymicorum duobus libris explicata. This translates to "The Practice of Alchemy, that is, the doctrine of the artificial preparation of the principal chemical medicines, explained in two books." It focused largely on iatrochemistry.

The Alchymiae Collection (digitized under identifier BIUSante_00180) is a rare-book archive featuring Andreas Libavius's foundational 1606 treatise Alchymiae, preserved and shared online by the Bibliothèque interuniversitaire de santé (BIU Santé) in Paris:

https://archive.org/details/BIUSante_00180

Discussion of the Paradigma here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theforbi...ObgDNFaIg5

Could the Count of Saint-Germain have been connected to the Rákóczi family through a child whose story was deliberately obscured?

Archive lead:
Széchenyi István tér 9
1051 Budapest, Hungary
Archive Box: Ms 4975

https://www.facebook.com/groups/17978503...eSxY7vqnHB

"Everything this archive was built from: the primary sources on Mo Pai itself, the classical alchemical literature its vocabulary was borrowed from, the Mohist canon behind the lineage's name, and the wider qigong texts that put all of it in context."

https://mopaiarchive.com/books

"A work ascribed to none less than Albertus Magnus - the Libellus de Alchemia (the little book on alchemy) also known as the Semita Recta (the right path) - is one of the most complete and coherent volumes of both alchemical theory and practice from the Middle Ages.  So, if you’ve ever wanted a truly comprehensive, yet brief and approachable, introduction to medieval alchemy this is the volume for you.  Let’s work through one of the most popular alchemical handbooks of the middle ages."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKm1i09RpF4

"In Part 1 of this series of articles on the evolution of chemical thought, we discussed the beginnings of chemistry and ow it was practiced by the four ancient river-valley civilizations: Indian, Chinese, Mesopotamian, and Egyptian. The transformation of materials was called Rasayana, and the use of naturally occurring plant materials as medicine was called Ayurveda in India. These practices came to be called Alchemy in Arabic, with origins traceable to the chemical art practiced
in Mesopotamia and Egypt, modified by influences from the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Empires. The development of alchemy spread through the Arabic Empire (Caliphate), extending from the borders of India and China in the East to Spain in the West, and eventually into the rest of Europe."

https://www.ias.ac.in/article/fulltext/r.../1285-1311

More metallurgical than alchemical, but an interesting read. Among other things I had no idea that Herbert Hoover was a Latin scholar and translator.

"Among Medieval writers, from the tenth century Agricola drew on the Islamic Aristotelian Avicenna, mostly known for his monumental works on medicine, and Theophilus, a monk who wrote about the preparation of metal and glass-work (according to Hoover, mostly for ecclesiastical decoration). Also mention is Geber, apparently of disputed identity and origin (the literature at Hoover’s time placed him somewhere between the seventh and thirteenth centuries) to whom are attributed detailed works on metallurgy and alchemy, including the preparation of various acids and salts, as well as methods to amalgamate and separate precious metals by melting. Hoover states that these works dominated alchemical studies for centuries."

https://3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/20...scene.html

This enthralling journey of esoteric internal alchemy utilizes the sacred settings of Sicily to assist you in transforming your body, soul, and spirit.
Duration: 5 days 


https://www.peek.com/palermo-sicily-ital...it/a0ma6rn

"Stepping out of the Louvre Museum and into the bustling streets of Paris, I often feel a peculiar pull, a whisper from a bygone era that transcends the grandeur of Renaissance art and royal history. It’s a sensation many visitors might experience, a lingering curiosity about what lies beyond the celebrated masterpieces. For me, that particular yearning invariably leads to a quest, a journey from the very heart of artistic triumph to a more enigmatic corner of the city: Rue Nicolas Flamel. This route isn’t just a physical transition across a few arrondissements; it’s a symbolic passage from the overt beauty of the Louvre to the shadowy, fascinating world of alchemy and medieval legend, a testament to Paris’s rich, multifaceted history. My own initial encounter with the notion of Flamel came, like many, through pop culture, specifically the “Harry Potter” series. Yet, the real Flamel, the historical figure, is far more compelling and deeply rooted in the fabric of Parisian lore than any fictional portrayal could fully capture. He was, to many, not just a wealthy scribe but a true alchemist, one rumored to have discovered the Philosopher’s Stone right here in the City of Light. And for me, that’s where the real magic begins, where history and legend intertwine in a way that truly brings Paris to life beyond its postcard-perfect images."

https://www.wonderfulmuseums.com/museum/...mel-paris/