1. Alchemy
The History of Alchemy Alchemy dates back to around 1400 B.C. in Egypt and Greece. Most of the alchemists in ancient Egypt used alchemy to try to change common metals, such as iron and lead, into noble metals, such as gold. ... Famous Alchemists One of the first major alchemists in Egypt was Democritus. ... Another alchemist named Zosimus also lived in Egypt. ...
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