The Alchemist’s Tale: Nicolas Flamel and the Philosopher’s Stone
Nicolas Flamel, a French scribe and manuscript-seller, was born around 1330 and became an iconic figure in the world of alchemy during the Middle Ages. Flamel's name is primarily associated with his alleged discovery of the Philosopher's Stone, a mythical substance believed to possess the power to transform base metals into gold and grant immortality. (more…)