There is nothing permanent except change.

That quote comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Heroclitus, but it is just as true today.

As people, we're always growing and reinventing ourselves, and nowhere is change more evident

than the physical world around us.

In fact, change is actually the crux of one of the oldest sciences in the world, Alchemy.

Alchemy is this ancient field of study that tries to change ordinary metals like lead into

gold.

Medieval scientists spent centuries trying to crack it, and according to some accounts

of 14th century Alchemist named Nicholas Flemel actually did.

This is supernatural, a Spotify original from podcast.

I'm your host, Ashley Flowers.

Every Wednesday I'll be taking a deep dive into a real unexplained occurrence to try and

figure out the truth.

You can find all episodes of supernatural and all other originals from podcast for free

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This week I'm discussing a 14th century bookseller and philanthropist named Nicholas Flemel.

After decades of struggling to make ends meet, Nicholas mysteriously came into a lot of

money.

Some historians think he actually discovered the philosopher's stone, an amazing compound

that can turn ordinary metal into gold, and Grant is inventor eternal life.

We'll have all of that and more coming up.

Stay with us.

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