"Tracing the Origins of Li Shizhen’s Theory “The Brain Is the Abode of the Original Spirit”—Focusing on Daoist Inner Alchemy Practices in the Tang and Song Dynasties."

https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/12/1476

"During the Medieval and Renaissance periods, patrons commissioned chapels as a conspicuous yet pious method of displaying their wealth and social status. One example is Enrico Scrovegni’s Arena Chapel in Padua, painted by Giotto. However, others preferred the religious altarpiece, either painted or sculpted. Altarpieces such as the Portinari and the Frari triptychs reflected well on the bankers and businessmen who commissioned them. In later centuries, though, the art of triptych evolved. What was a grand gesture in Renaissance society provided an alternative avenue of expression for contemporary artists."

Discusses, inter alia, Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights'.

https://www.thecollector.com/history-triptych/

"This episode explores the foundations of spiritual alchemy, the inner process of transforming heaviness into wisdom, and aligning oneself with a higher purpose. We explore the classic alchemical stages, their translation into personal growth, and the ways modern practitioners utilize these teachings for healing and self-transformation. We also share our own experiences with shadow work, energetic shifts, and the small daily practices that help turn inner chaos into clarity."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8isYDDWN8aQ

Avicennian Natural Philosophy and the Alchemical Theory of al-Ṭughrāʾī in Ḥaqāʾiq al-istishhād

By Takatomo INOUE

"This thesis aims at clarifying how alchemists and non-alchemists studied and discussed alchemy in medieval Islam. In order to attain this objective, we first review and reinterpret the accomplishments of Muslim and pre-Islamic alchemists, as well as multiple types of classification of alchemy by nonalchemist authors. Also, we examine in detail non-alchemists' theoretical discussions of alchemy, which had a large influence on the development of alchemy in medieval Islam, as well as discussions by alchemists. Finally, in order to clarify both stances, we investigate al-Ṭughrāʾī's Ḥaqāʾiq al-istishhād, which compares alchemists' theoretical foundation concerning alchemical theories with that of nonalchemists."

https://www.academia.edu/144916919/Avice...shh%C4%81d

"Unicorns, with their spiral horns and shimmering manes, defy biological norms, making their anatomy a blend of equine and fantastical elements. To estimate their nail count accurately, one must first understand the mythical structure that governs their form. Unlike horses, whose hooves are a single toe encased in keratin, unicorns are often depicted with cloven or multi-toed limbs in medieval bestiaries. This divergence suggests a hoof structure closer to deer or goats, which could imply an even number of nails per limb. However, artistic interpretations vary, with some portraying unicorns as having a single, unbroken hoof like a horse. This inconsistency highlights the need to anchor estimates in both mythical tradition and biological plausibility."

https://nailicy.com/article/how-many-nai...ect-answer

"In the new book, Saeris has been crowned Queen of the Blood Court, but she needs Fisher's help to save the realm."

https://people.com/brimstone-callie-hart...e-11849684

https://ursummary.com/brimstone-summary-...llie-hart/

"The King in Yellow is a book of short stories by American writer Robert W. Chambers, first published by F. Tennyson Neely in 1895. The British first edition was published by Chatto & Windus in 1895 (316 pages). The book contains nine short stories and a sequence of poems; while the first stories belong to the genres of supernatural horror and weird fiction, The King in Yellow progressively transitions towards a more light-hearted tone, ending with romantic stories devoid of horror or supernatural elements. The horror stories are highly esteemed, and it has been described by critics such as E. F. Bleiler, S. T. Joshi, and T. E. D. Klein as a classic in the field of the supernatural."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_in_Yellow

""The Mask" is a short story in four parts published by Robert W. Chambers in his 1895 collection The King in Yellow. The story involves the themes of fantasy and alchemy, as well as art, love, and uncanny science, and contains the motifs of the King in Yellow. The main fantasy element in the story is a mysterious solution capable of turning living beings into marble sculptures."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mask_(...ort_story)

Free downloads here:

https://archive.org/search?query=%22the+...+yellow%22

Kickstarter for Collector's Edition here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obs...gory_id=47

A richly illustrated exploration of alchemy’s spiritual, philosophical, and scientific legacy across cultures from antiquity to modern times.

https://www.amazon.com/History-Alchemy-I...9189882695

In Czech.

"Twelve-year-old Ariana (Magdalena Müller) has been plagued by misfortune since childhood. Alone in the world with an extraordinary gift for magic, she ends up in an orphanage, where she has to endure much abuse from the other children and bullying from the teachers. Yet all the little girl wants is to find a home and discover who her parents were. Her life is suddenly turned upside down when she is sought out by the old alchemist Archivald (Roman Zach). He offers her the opportunity to enter the school of alchemists, where she finds not only her dream home, but also inseparable friends."

Screening:

https://goout.net/en/alchemist-academy/szxmpdy/

Trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnjmHiXiQ5M

"Lady's Mantle, with its unusual serrated rosette-shaped leaves with nine fringes, is very reminiscent of a woman's medieval cloak. Almost completely forgotten, this magical plant, a lovely symbol of medieval women's medicine, is gaining deserved attention again today. The leaves are known for collecting dewdrops, which ancient alchemists used to try to make the mythical magic stone and the “Elixir of Youth”. Culpepper, a 17th-century English herbalist, considered it indispensable for treating women's diseases."

https://cydonia.ba/ladys-mantle-alchemilla-vulgaris/