Science at Home: The Magic of Alchemy

Ready to get messy while learning about alchemy? Maybe you've heard of alchemists: the wizard-like thinkers that tried to turn lead into gold and looked for a way to live forever. But did you know that alchemy was also science? In the first episode of our new Science at Home series, research curator Elisabeth Berry-Drago shares the secrets behind the magic and science of the alchemical laboratory. Then, education and interpretation specialist Nyomi Gonzales teaches you how to make your own ink and create alchemical symbols to represent the world around you.
Stay tuned for next month's Science at Home, where we'll be sharing the story of a 19th century chemist who helped make the world a more colorful place and teaching you how to tie-dye in your kitchen. New Science at Home videos drop on the last Friday of every month!