Classroom Activity for the NOVA program Newton's Dark Secrets: In Secret Symbols, students read and interpret a passage from a famous alchemical text titled The Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine ...

Alchemy is often thought of as a mystical, ancient science, but it’s also a profound art form where imagination, skill, and transformation converge. When skilled hands begin the process of breathing ...

Discover the fascinating process of alchemy and the art of breathing soul into a copper sheet. What begins as a simple, flat sheet of copper is transformed into a living, breathing creation through ...

This article was originally published with the title “ DIY Alchemy: How to 'Transmute' Copper into Brass [Excerpt] ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 311 No. 1 (July 2014) doi:10.1038 ...

A diagram from The Witch Queen Collector's Edition shows elements and alchemy symbols under Light classes . Alchemy was studied across multiple centuries, countries, and religious beliefs.

THE tepak sirih, a copper container for storing betel leaves for chewing, remains a symbol of Malay tradition and plays a significant role during auspicious occasions such as engagements and weddings.