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.
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.
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.
People who practiced alchemy wished to turn lead into gold.
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.
Yes, since Arthur Dee and Quirinus Kulmann :)
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.
i think it is the secret of alchemy
No. Neon was not known during the time when people seriously practiced alchemy.
in secret