Unlocking The Legendary Philosopher’s Stone…from A Urine Experiment? | Bbc Timestamp

In the late Middle Ages, Alchemists began systematically exploring the nature of matter, drawing on Ancient Greek ideas. Watch as Dr Andrea Sella recreates an experiment by the last known Alchemist, Hennig Brand, who sought the legendary Philosopher's Stone, a substance believed to transform metals, but ended up creating something entirely unexpected…

This clip is from 'The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion' (2010)

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