"In light of the ongoing legal battle in Hachette v. Internet Archive, Internet Archive is writing to the publishers to urge them to reconsider their stance and restore its access to the books that they have caused to be removed from the Internet Archive’s lending collection. For more than twenty years, the Internet Archive has empowered students, teachers, and readers around the world, providing access to a vital library of books, many of which are otherwise inaccessible to readers due to geographical, financial, or physical constraints. The Publishers' decision to remove books from the Internet Archive is having a devastating impact on readers in the US and around the world, with far-reaching implications."


Wiki here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachette_v...et_Archive



Petition can be signed here:

https://chng.it/2qk5K8VBxC

A watercolour used for the cover of the first Harry Potter book has sold for £1.5m in New York. Auctioneer Sotheby's said it was "the most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold at auction".

https://news.sky.com/story/philosophers-...n-13159704

   

Edward Garstin's short Treatise on Spiritual Alchemy in a Portuguese translation.
O pequeno Tratado de Alquimia Espiritual de Edward Garstin numa tradução portuguesa.

Free download:

https://www.academia.edu/45441582/Teurgi...al_Alchemy

"Long neglected in the history of Renaissance and early modern Europe, in recent years scholars have revised received understanding of the political and economic significance of the city of Naples and its rich artistic, musical and political culture. Its importance in the history of science, however, has remained relatively unknown. The Science of Naples provides the first dedicated study of Neapolitan scientific culture in the English language. Drawing on contributions from leading experts in the field, this volume presents a series of studies that demonstrate Neapolitans’ manifold contributions to European scientific culture in the early modern period and considers the importance of the city, its institutions and surrounding territories for the production of new knowledge. Individual chapters demonstrate the extent to which Neapolitan scholars and academies contributed to debates within the Republic of Letters that continued until deep into the nineteenth century. They also show how studies of Neapolitan natural disasters yielded unique insights that contributed to the development of fields such as medicine and volcanology. Taken together, these studies resituate the city of Naples as an integral part of an increasingly globalised scientific culture, and present a rich and engaging portrait of the individuals who lived, worked and made scientific knowledge there."

Edited by Lorenza Gianfrancesco and Neil Tarrant

Open Access PDF courtesy of www.uclpress.co.uk

Download from:

https://www.academia.edu/121536894/The_S..._1500_1800

Number symbolism from 0 to 999999 with a Biblical emphasis:

https://www.ridingthebeast.com/numbers/

The Masonic Roundtable 0462:

"In this enlightening episode, we delve into the mystical world of alchemy to explore the significance of salt and its connection to the Tria Prima - Sulphur, Mercury, and Salt - the three primes of alchemy that symbolize the material aspects of reality. Discover how these ancient principles intertwine with Masonic teachings, shedding light on the spiritual and material transformation processes. Join us as we uncover the symbolic relevance of salt in the alchemical and Masonic journey towards enlightenment and self-improvement."

https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/...prima-salt

"MS 7 is a curious item. Written much later than the two previous manuscripts, possibly in a juvenile hand, this work entitled Coronatio Naturae (Crowning of Nature) is an alchemical work probably compiled in the 18th century."


https://sites.hertford.ox.ac.uk/library-...s/alchemy/

"In alchemical terms, the process of finding “man’s other half” parallels the alchemist’s journey to create the Philosopher’s Stone. This journey involves several stages, each representing a different phase of inner transformation: nigredo (blackening), albedo (whitening), citrinitas (yellowing), and rubedo (reddening). These stages symbolize the dissolution of the ego, purification of the soul, and awakening of insight."

https://thingsiwasntsupposedtotalkabout....nd-part-i/

"16th century illustration by Georges Reverdy (died c.1565). a wood and copper engraver of the Lyon Renaissance, showing a group of 'blustering' and 'puff-cheeked' alchemists vainly attempting to create gold from base metal."


https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection...3-0809-793

or buy at

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-...verdy.html

wiki:
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Reverdy

   

"Brew your morning potion and watch as your day turns to pure gold with this alchemy mug. This mug makes a great gift for your lab partner or any science history aficionado."


https://cognitive-surplus.com/products/a...eramic-mug