Yes, since Arthur Dee and Quirinus Kulmann :)
Alchemy is now what we refereed as chemistry. Most of the ancient scientist practiced alchemy. With the church trying to make people follow the practice of the monks, didn't allow it and that was why it was kept quiet.
People who practiced alchemy wished to turn lead into gold.
Alchemy was developed around the 1st century AD in Hellenistic Egypt, primarily originating from the works of the philosopher Zosimos of Panopolis. It evolved over time and spread to various cultures, eventually flourishing during the medieval period in Europe and the Islamic world.
The Elric brothers are relatively famous for preforming alchemy.
People who practiced alchemy wished to turn lead into gold.The study of alchemy was an early form of chemistry.
Yes. Some monks were alchemists.
Alchemy is known to have been practiced in Persia and other neighboring countries since before 600 B.C.
Alchemy has been practiced for at least 2500 years.
No. Neon was not known during the time when people seriously practiced alchemy.
Alchemy. it was essentially a quack science but did influence modern Chemistry.
The science once known as alchemy has for the most part evolved in to modern chemistry. Both share the same word etymology, but there are some major differences between the two sciences, and both emphasize upon these differences. However, alchemy is a science that is seldom practiced in the modern era.
Alchemy was viewed as magic by people during the time it was practised (like many things people of the time could not explain). So to avoid prosecution by authorities, whether religious or regional, it was practised in secret.