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Why did alchemy die?

Why did alchemy die?

Update: 2021-12-15

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Why can't I turn lead into gold and surely I can drink something to live for ever? Today we talk about alchemy; what it promised, who was practising it and ultimately why did chemistry supersede it.

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Why did alchemy die?

Why did alchemy die?

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