Video: From Alchemy to IUPAC

[Paul Ferguson]

"In this video, we go on a journey through history to uncover the fascinating origins of chemical symbols. We explore how chemistry transitioned from esoteric alchemical cryptography (where mercury was called "dragon's bile" or "milk of a black cow") into a standardized, universally understood global language."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHjHp-B1NNQ