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History of Alchemy Podcastinactive

Publisher |: Agora Podcast Network

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: History,; Science & Medicine

Categories Via RSS |: Education

A look at the history of alchemy and it's influence on science.

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People |: Travis J. Dow (@podcastnik)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: San Jose, CA
Premiere Date |: 2013-02-08
Related Hashtags |: #Alchemy,; #history
Frequency |: Periodic
Explicit |: No

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86 Available Episodes (86 Total) / Average duration: 00:29:42

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86 Available Episodes (86 Total)Average duration: 00:29:42

Dec 19, 2019

01:03:12

“Der Buddler” aka Mirko Gutjahr, took Travis on a tour of the University of Leipzig Library’s exhibit on magic books and to the Landesmuseum Halle to see magic rings in a “Rings of Power” exhibit. Mirko works at the Martin Luther house in Wittenberg, is an archeologist by trade with tons of stories of digs, and previously a curator at the museum in Halle, including an exhibit on the Sky Disc of Nebra (which we did an episode on for the History of Germany), he’s also the creator of the Secret Cabinet Podcast, which Travis translates to English. He’s been on the show before, but now helps give us a much deeper insight into magical thinking throughout the ages — and how that ties into alchemist’s views of the world.

Links for this episode:

leipzig.de/+magica">https://www.uni-leipzig.de/+magica | all the books in the exhibit are online!

vorgeschichte.de/sonderausstellungen/ringe-der-macht.html">https://www.landesmuseum-vorgeschichte.de/sonderausstellungen/ringe-der-macht.html | on the exhibit “rings of power” (German)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Search-Truth-Jo-Herlihy-ebook/dp/B081X3GJ46/ A listener, Jo Herlihy, wrote a book on Alchemy!

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A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast.

☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜

Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik

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Dec 19, 2019

00:10:04

A listener, Jo Herlihy, wrote a book!

From the early days of the Roman Empire through to the early 1700s, why did some of the most creative minds turn to alchemy? The search for how to make gold through this experimental practice will have been, without doubt, very alluring. But what else did people hope to discover? This is the story of the people, the books, the controversies and the dangers surrounding the secretive art of alchemy and the search for truth explored through the history of ideas, philosophy and religion.

What emerges is a surprising story about the many inter-weaving influences, heresies and orthodoxies that shaped Western Philosophy and Science.

AMAZON LINK TO BOOK

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast.

☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜

Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik

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Oct 20, 2019

00:17:47

Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on YouTube. We could use your help!

→ GoFundMe Candy Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/travis039-handmade-candy

GoFundMe short link (to share) gf.me/u/v48wqx

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow

Support through merch: podastnikshop.com

Podcastnik’s newest project, Past Access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g

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TnT #5kRainbow YouTube (Toby Travis): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6uaGejU-nanSTEwAwdgNA

Toby’s podcast (German) in-your-pants.de/">http://whats-in-your-pants.de/

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Mar 03, 2019

01:10:50

Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like Past Access and Podcastnik and tons of guests and collaborations in the past year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall State of the Podcast.

Here's to 6 more years! (and yes, more History of Alchemy)

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news.

☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜

Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik

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May 31, 2018

00:23:13

Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CamQeIXrWrM

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast.

☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜

Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik

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Jan 21, 2017

00:58:09

To properly understand several alchemical references, we need to look at a source all alchemists were familiar with: the Bible. This gives a big piece of the puzzle to understanding the world as alchemist saw things.

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast.

☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜

Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik

Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast

★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★

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Jan 14, 2017

00:14:33

Despite our slacking of late, we've gotten a ton of new listeners, so we welcome the new curious minds, thank our faithful and patient listeners. We also review the year, look at the alchemy projects in the works, and things to come. Find all projects and contact information for Pete and Travis at http://podcastnik.com

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast.

☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜

Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik

Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast

★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★

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Nov 20, 2016

00:56:02

One of the so-called “Fathers of the Modern Scientific Method” also still believed in the principles of alchemy. Like, a lot. Sir Francis Bacon made it all the way to Chancellor of England. Some say he even gave Shakespeare a hand. http://historyofalchemy.com (http://historyofalchemy.com/) for more topics

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast.

☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜

Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik

Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast

★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★

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Feb 27, 2016

00:49:23

Abufalah relates a great tale of Solomon and how he demonstrates his knowledge of the philosopher's stone to the queen of Sheeba. Plus we tell you how to make a Basilisk.

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast.

☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜

Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik

Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast

★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 2016

02:40:18

Robert Olsen and I did an AMA together on reddit's /r/AskHistorians. The AMA was its own episode (Episode 20). It was great to pick the guy's brain and just chat alchemy after two years. And yes, this one is 2:40 mins long. We had a ton of fun, but don't forget there's a pause button. The AMA itself is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1bkyi9/wednesday_ama_magic_alchemy_and_the_occult/

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit HistoryofAlchemy.com for more background on the alchemists and concepts of this podcast.

☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜

Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik | @AlchemyPodcast — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Alchemy Podcast — Instagram @podcastnik

Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast

★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19 | 01:03:12

Episode 80: Magic Books and Rings

Dec 19 | 00:10:04

New Book! Alchemy - A Search for Truth by Jo Herlihy

Oct 20 | 00:17:47

Travis Makes Candy (help!)

Mar 03 | 01:10:50

Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!

May 31 | 00:23:13

Introduction to Alchemy (New YouTube Video)

Jan 21 | 00:58:09

Episode 79: Biblical Figures as Alchemists

Jan 14 | 00:14:33

Episode 78: Year 4 of Alchemy

Nov 20 | 00:56:02

Episode 77: Sir Francis Bacon

Feb 27 | 00:49:23

Episode 76: Abufalah, Soul Dust, and making a Basilisk

Feb 09 | 02:40:18

Episode 75: Robert Olsen and I Meet Again

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