"Join us on a fascinating journey into the world of Michael Maier, a renowned alchemical physician on a quest for enlightenment and the mysterious Rosicrucian Brotherhood. Discover how Maier's works, such as Atalanta fugiens, aimed to unlock the secrets of alchemical knowledge and self-initiation. Dive deep into the esoteric philosophy and mythical references within Maier's creations with expert insight from Sasha Chaitow. Unravel the enigmatic messages hidden within the emblems, music, and text as we explore the legacy of this influential figure in European culture. Embark on a quest for wisdom and transformation with Michael Maier in this captivating exploration of alchemy and the Rosicrucian Brotherhood."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye3sIJnGvRA

"Shamanic Alchemy is a wonderfully detailed and informative book in which James Endredy brings the practical and intuitive connections between shamanism and alchemy to life. The reader is offered a unique insight into how traditional shamanic techniques offer access into the sacred art of alchemy as the author shares his insights into shamanic and alchemical cosmologies and initiations."

https://shamanismbooks.co.uk/shamanic-alchemy/

"Prime Matter is matter-cum-energy. The first substance identified as such was lead. When gently heated it becomes red and redness means soul or energy so that lead was potentially red or soul-like and as such dual natured. Mercury also becomes red and can return to white metal. It was thus dual natured and was the second substance recognized as Prime Matter. First lead alone and then lead and mercury were considered as the source of all metals."

Full test via pdf button:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3336634/

European Cultural History of the Middle Ages 101: Medieval and Early Modern Magic
https://www.byarcadia.org/post/european-...dern-magic

Spiritual Alchemy and Personalization of Myths
https://www.byarcadia.org/post/spiritual...nt-stories

"Jamie Theakston talks to author Joy Hancox about the alchemical roots of London, the design of famous buildings such as The Globe theatre and the mysterious figure of English poet John Byrom. He also meets a modern day potion-maker."

https://www.tvguide.co.uk/schedule/a125f...en-history

Forbidden History airs on Eden HD at 2:00 AM, Tuesday 30 July.

Miskatonic, some guy called Adam McLean (6:54) and others:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WFFaTcsexQ

Short but nicely illustrated article with good links:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/ouroboros-meaning

"Written in 2021 and ‘woven from threads leading out of the alchemical world of Elizabethan London’, each of Adès’ four movements takes a simple idea and transmutes it into something rich and strange."


https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/pr...gJk-_D_BwE

https://bachtrack.com/fr_FR/concert-even...025/405455

"Alchemy is full of secrets. Nevertheless, over the past generation scholars have been revealing more and more of its surprising content and importance. No longer is it dismissed as a waste of time or a fool’s quest. Alchemy is now increasingly recognized as a fundamental part of the heritage of chemistry, of continuing human attempts to explore, control, and make use of the natural world."

https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/m...f-alchemy/

"This article explores the origins and evolution of alchemy, particularly focusing on the terminologies "chemeia" and "chumeia," which reference alchemical practices in Greek and are connected to traditional practices in China and India. The author, S. Mahdihassan, posits that alchemy was initially centered around the search for longevity and life-enhancing remedies using various substances, notably those with red coloration that symbolized life and vitality. The discussion unfolds through a historical narrative that traces back how early humans sought longevity through natural drugs derived from plants and minerals."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3331503/