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Video: What If Gupta Alchemists Brewed Elixirs for Immortality? - Paul Ferguson - 08-28-2025
"Ancient Sanskrit texts like the Rasaratna Samuccaya describe in detail the purification of mercury through 8 stages, allegedly producing compounds that could heal, regenerate tissue, and extend human lifespan for centuries. Archaeological evidence reveals advanced laboratories, complex apparatus, and chemical residues still puzzling modern scientists. Emperor Chandragupta II reportedly lived into his 80s – a rare phenomenon in ancient times – alongside court physicians renowned for their unusual longevity. But what if the alchemists succeeded? Could they have gone underground, transmitting their knowledge into medieval European alchemy, Islamic medicine, and even modern science?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtN3NHFZ7P4