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The Archaeology of Alchemy and the Origins of Chemistry: the Missing Link?
Modern popular culture tends to associate Renaissance alchemy with magic and mysticism, when not with superstition and charlatanry. However, ongoing analyses of archaeological remains of alchemical laboratories are telling a different story: that modern science in general, and chemistry in particular, owe much more to early alchemy than usually acknowledged. Combining archaeology, history and science, this talk will show some of the groundbreaking experiments and knowledge of the pioneer scientists working in the quest for the philosopher’s stone.
Date: 23 November 2009 18:30 - 20:00
Event Subject(s):
Education
Forensic Science
General
Industry & Technology
Inorganic
Physical
Venue
Royal Society of Chemistry (Chemistry Centre)
Council Room
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
United Kingdom
RSC Organiser Information
Marketing Group
Contact for Event Information
Name : Mr Julian Perfect
United Kingdom
Email:
julianperfect@hotmail.com
Additional Information
Speaker Information:
Dr Marcos Martinón -Torres (Institute of Archaeology, University College London)
Useful link:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/silva/archaeology/staff/profiles/m...
Access: Public Event
Ticket/Registration Information:
There are no tickets for this event but to assist with the catering arrangements all those who wish to attend should send an email stating how many places they would like and, where appropriate, the name(s) of any guest(s).
