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Sylvia Rose
Oct 5, 20244 min read
Mother of Vinegar & Microbial Life in a Bottle
Mother of vinegar ( Mycoderma aceti ), is a fascinating compound of life, with a range of health benefits and versatile uses. The Mother...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 3, 20245 min read
Book of Comarius: Making Gold with Cleopatra
The Book of Comarius is a mysterious tome dedicated to Cleopatra the Divine, or Cleopatra the Alchemist of Alexandria. In it, Comarius, a...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 1, 20245 min read
Ammonia: Formation, Hazards & Reactions
Ammonia is a simple versatile compound vital to life on Earth. Here's the info on its formation, historical significance, potential...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 29, 20244 min read
Hydrogen Peroxide: Chemistry, Production, Risks
Hydrogen Peroxide (Hâ‚‚Oâ‚‚) is one of the most versatile chemicals today due to powerful oxidizing properties and a wide range of...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 28, 20244 min read
Robert Boyle & the Great Alchemical Debate
Born in Ireland in 1627, Robert Boyle plays a significant role in the 17th century "scientific revolution". His groundbreaking...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 27, 20243 min read
Fulminating Silver: Dangerous Explosives in Alchemical Science
Fulminating silver is a term applicable to a number of silver base d explosives which "fulminate" or detonate easily and violently,...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 26, 20243 min read
Arcanum Duplicatum: Double Secret of Alchemy
Arcanum Duplicatum is known by many names: sulphate of potash, arcanite, potash of sulfur, potassium sulfate. An inorganic compound, it...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 23, 20243 min read
What is Alum? Origins, Production & Use
Alum has a multi-toned nature. Alum denotes a group of chemical compounds characterized by double sulfate salts. Alums are used across...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 23, 20244 min read
Aluminum(III) Oxide: Secrets of Precious Gemstones
Aluminum oxide or alumina (Al2O3) is the secret to the composition and allure of precious gems such as sapphire and ruby. This white,...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 22, 20244 min read
Alchemy & Prague: Countess Barbara von Zweibrücken-Neuburg
Barbara von Zweibrücken-Neuburg (1559 - 1618) is described as a striking personality. Intelligent, charismatic and formidable of will,...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 21, 20243 min read
Mordants - Essential Ancient Dye Techniques
Mordants are part of the dyeing process and help achieve vibrant colors. Dyeing fabrics goes back to the Stone Age. Mordants are also...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 21, 20246 min read
Nicolas Flamel: Creation of an Alchemy Legend
Nicolas Flamel (1330 - 1418) is a prosperous scribe shop owner in Paris, France. He marries well and lives an illustrious life. At his...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 19, 20243 min read
Lunar Caustic AgNO3: Lapis Infernalis of Alchemy
Lunar caustic ( lapis infernalis ), Höllenstein (hellstone) or silver nitrate ( argentinium nitrium ) is esteemed by alchemists of the...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 19, 20244 min read
Steam Distillation in Ancient & Medieval Alchemy
Steam distillation develops from simple and fractional distillation techniques, and is first known to be documented among the Islamic...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 18, 20243 min read
Secrets of Aqua Vitae in Alchemical Science
Aqua Vitae literally means Water of Life in Latin. It's also called Elixir Vitae or Elixir of Life. Alchemists from ancient Alexandria...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 16, 20243 min read
The Alembic: Essential Alchemy Equipment
The alembic is an essential alchemical tool. It functions like a retort, which in lead, iron or copper form has been used through...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 16, 20244 min read
Literature: Great Literary Patrons in History
Benefactors of literature cultivate intellectual centers of creativity and innovation. Here are five powerful historical patrons whose...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 16, 20247 min read
The Pseudos: Underground Alchemy Writers
Who said that? Pseudos are writers whose work is falsely attributed to a major figure. The real writer can be one or more. Many share...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 15, 20245 min read
White Herb of Maria: Ancient Alchemy Secrets
Maria or Mary the Jewess c. 100 AD is considered the first true alchemist. In her works she mentions a clear white herb growing on small...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 8, 20243 min read
House of Wisdom: Medieval Scholarship in Baghdad
The House of Wisdom in ancient and medieval Baghdad attracts scholars, philosophers, scientists, historians, writers and travelers, all...
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