"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/

"Best-selling author Pedram Shojai, "The Urban Monk", presents a comprehensive guide on how Taoist alchemical practices can help you release stress, harness life force energy, and awaken your true self."

https://www.learnoutloud.com/Audio-Books...emy/121218

Présentation de l'Oeuvre de Nicolas Almand, la voie dite "du vide" lors du Colloque d'Alchimie à Lyon avec hommage à Patrick Rivière organisé par les Editions Alkemia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFtwp1uf31M

http://www.nathor.fr/