Rana Banna, UCL

"During the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries, magic was not considered esoteric or removed from the mainstream. Rather, it was a key route to knowledge, often inextricable from theology and science. Although the latter may have prevailed—the empirical New-Scientific revolution of the mid-seventeenth century claiming to supersede such arcane modes of thought—before this, magic was prevalent. Early modern linguistic theory had not lost the occultist or religious faith that language could conjure, summon, curse, cure, or bind with oaths, and therefore sustained conceptions of a fertile semiotics whereby the word did not just refer or designate, but could also create and invoke."

https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/viewc...t=accessus

"This video reconstructs a medieval alchemical lab to explore the origins of chemistry. The creator follows ancient recipes for transmutation, using historical texts and equipment. Expect demonstrations of distillation, calcination, and reduction processes, based on alchemical theories."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XRxGCqpmVc

https://tinyurl.com/36a3bt8r

"This new academic body is the first gathering of scholars and practioners who are interested to get to the truth of Mary Magdalene as a historical, archetypal and spiritual figure. What was she actually ? What happened between her and Jesus of Nazareth ? What was her role in spreading the early theology of Christianity ? We invite anyone with an interest in these questions to join our Association and to attend our annual research conferences, which will be held on July 22. We will also be organising pilgrimages to special sites associated with Mary Magdalene. Among the fields we are interested in are: Biblical Studies, Enochian literature, apocryphal texts, textual analysis, archaeology, pneumatology, feminist theology, spirituality, comparative religion, Judaism, Christianity, ancient and mediaeval history, gnosticism, Qabalah, linguistics, gender studies, esotericism, sacred sexology, demonology, angelology, exorcism, spiritual healing, Hermeticism, Cathar studies, hagiography, French Esoteric Christianity, Dominican studies, Templarism, shamanism, pagan studies, Galilee studies, Hellenistic Judaism etc. Our intention is to publish an academic journal devoted to the studies of Mary Magdalene in time, partly based on the papers at our annual conference."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/135947736965428

"Deep beneath an ancient mountain, where darkness reigns eternal and stone holds secrets millions of years old, one alchemist embarked on an extraordinary expedition that would change his understanding of the natural world forever. This is the untold story of a scientific pioneer who descended into the earth's depths seeking answers to humanity's most fundamental questions about transformation and the nature of matter itself."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvuixaR-ukw

The Legendary Cures That Shaped Ancient Medicine and Myth

"Throughout history, humanity has sought universal remedies for various diseases. Such preparations often gained the status not only of medical miracles but also of symbols of wealth, secret knowledge, and mystical power. These “miracle drugs” were highly valued for their supposed universal effectiveness and were often considered elite medicines available only to a select few. In this article, we will examine several of the most famous historical remedies, their features, uses, and their influence on culture and medicine in detail."

https://medium.com/@The_Forgotten_Pages/...4fbeb13aaf

From the Bone-Yard to the Boardroom: The Cultural History and Sustainable Future of Phosphorus

Presenters:

    Dr. Lawrence M. Principe Professor, Department of Chemistry and Department of History of Science and Technology, Johns Hopkins University and Winner of the 2020 ACS HIST award and
    Jim Jenkins, PhD. Sustainability Futures Leadership

Moderator: Gary D. Patterson, PhD. American Chemical Society HIST Division

Description:

Join us in partnership with the American Chemical Society HIST Division for a provocative journey tracing the indispensable element Phosphorus (P) from its bizarre historical origins to its critical role in our global food supply and uncertain future. Phosphorus began its cultural journey shrouded in alchemical secrecy—its value guarded by those who could make it work. Today, its value is universally clear as a critical, non-renewable resource for all life on Earth. The new secret to its continued existence is not found in hiding knowledge, but in embracing the collective imperative to preserve, recycle, and manage it wisely for a sustainable future. This session bridges centuries, revealing:

    The Cultural History: The story of the element’s discovery around 1665, how the secret of its preparation was wildly sought-after by alchemists, and how two chemists—Hennig Brand and Robert Boyle—mastered its preparation to their benefit.
    The Sustainable Future: The critical role phosphate fertilizers play in feeding humanity, the pressing challenges facing the industry (including geopolitical cartels and scarcity), and an exploration of innovative, sustainable products that offer a glimpse into a more balanced and responsible future.

https://www.agrodiv.org/webinars/phospho...le-future/

"Tarot History is intended to be a serious discussion of anything related to the history of Tarot, from its beginnings and precursors, including playing cards, up to today. Documentation, translations, iconography, games, discussion of historical divination and esoteric uses of the cards, are all welcome."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1457073457838971

"For over six centuries, the Voynich Manuscript has defied codebreakers, linguists, mathematicians, and mystics. Its pages are filled with strange symbols, impossible plants, and cosmic diagrams that no one has ever understood—until now. In this The Secret Bible investigation, artificial intelligence dives deep into the manuscript’s hidden patterns: linguistic fractals, sacred proportions, acoustic resonances, and celestial maps. Could this ancient book be a coded medical treatise, an alchemical map of the universe… or a message meant to be unlocked only by a non-human mind? Join us as AI reveals secrets that may change how we see history, consciousness, and the very nature of knowledge itself."

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

"In 1382, a Parisian scribe named Nicolas Flamel claimed he turned mercury into gold. He recorded the exact date and time: January 17th, at noon. Three months later, he did it again. And suddenly, this middle-class bookseller became mysteriously wealthy—so wealthy that he built hospitals, funded churches, and constructed houses that still stand in Paris today. His house at 51 Rue de Montmorency is the oldest in Paris, covered in alchemical symbols no one has decoded. His grave was found empty centuries after his death. And for over 600 years, people have reported seeing him alive—in Paris, in India, at the opera in 1761, always the same age."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LTD5QtLVHo