Wednesday 11th February 2015 - 7.00pm
A talk by Dr John Hudson that takes a light-hearted look at the long history of alchemy. It discusses the various phases of alchemy – in Alexandria, Ancient China, the Islamic world, and in Europe. It describes what the alchemists were trying to achieve (not only the production of gold), and how they went about their quest. Finally the talk considers whether or not the modern chemist is in any sense indebted to the work of the alchemists.
A light buffet will be served from 6.30pm
A talk by Dr John Hudson that takes a light-hearted look at the long history of alchemy. It discusses the various phases of alchemy – in Alexandria, Ancient China, the Islamic world, and in Europe. It describes what the alchemists were trying to achieve (not only the production of gold), and how they went about their quest. Finally the talk considers whether or not the modern chemist is in any sense indebted to the work of the alchemists.
A light buffet will be served from 6.30pm
