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  1. Alchemy - Wikipedia

    Alchemy (from the Arabic word al-kīmīā, الكیمیاء) is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practised in China, India, the …

  2. Little Alchemy

    Little Alchemy is also available on App Store and Play Store! A simple but addictive game. Start with four basic items and use them to find dinosaurs, unicorns and spaceships!

  3. Alchemy | Definition, History, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica

    May 19, 2025 · alchemy, a form of speculative thought that, among other aims, tried to transform base metals such as lead or copper into silver or gold and to discover a cure for disease and a …

  4. Alchemy - World History Encyclopedia

    Aug 24, 2023 · Alchemy is an ancient practice aimed at recreating precious substances using recipes and transformative materials such as the philosopher's stone. Alchemists believed that …

  5. What is alchemy? - Royal Society of Chemistry

    Alchemy: Learn about what it is, the history behind the art of alchemy and the elements involved in this fantastic resource from the Royal Society of Chemistry

  6. What is Alchemy? | Definition of Alchemy | Live Science

    Mar 24, 2016 · Alchemy is an ancient practice shrouded in mystery and secrecy. Its practitioners mainly sought to turn lead into gold, a quest that has captured the imaginations of people for …

  7. Alchemy Definition, Meaning and History - The Mystica

    Alchemy has a long and interesting history. It developed in different places and times. Ancient Greek philosophers, especially Aristotle, laid the foundation for alchemy. Aristotle’s ideas …

  8. The 22 Key Alchemy Symbols and Their Meanings - PrepScholar

    In this guide we’ll give a background on alchemy and alchemy symbols, then we’ll cover every major alchemy symbol, including what it stood for, the properties it was associated with, and …

  9. Alchemy, Transmutation, Philosopher's Stone - Britannica

    4 days ago · In general, alchemists sought to manipulate the properties of matter in order to prepare more valuable substances. Their most familiar quest was to find the philosopher’s …

  10. History of alchemy | Britannica

    Alchemy was practiced in much of the ancient world, from China and India to Greece. It migrated to Egypt during the Hellenistic period and was later revived in 12th-century Europe through …

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