The Philosopher's Stone - The True Story

Documentary examining the medieval myth of the Philosopher’s Stone, a Holy Grail-type relic which ...Documentary examining the medieval myth of the Philosopher’s Stone, a Holy Grail-type relic which supposedly held the key to alchemy and immortality. Many noted alchemists and adventurers searched obsessively for the artifact hoping to learn its powerful secrets, a quest which allegedly drove some to madness and others to celestial encounters. It was believed that mysterious Philosopher’s stone which one had to concoct from secret ingredients could turn base metals into gold, and reveal the secrets of immortality. This fascinating documentary unearths the astonishing events surrounding this legendary stone, and the alchemists and adventurers who stopped at nothing in their search for this tantalizing quarry. The program also takes a wider look at medieval alchemy, and how this now-obsolete science paved the way for modern scientists.

Channel Five

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