This is the text of the short story "The Alchemist" by H. P. Lovecraft, the story of a family curse.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students find out about the history of chemistry, from the rise and fall of the alchemists to modern day implications of the use of chemicals and technology.

This site features the author H. P. Lovecraft including a biography, the full text of the novel The Shunned House, and 27 short stories including "The Alchemist." He is best known for his horror stories.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers a brief history of alchemy and contributions made by alchemists.

From cross-dressing in Twelfth Night to magical storms in The Tempest; from deception in Much Ado to biting satire in The Alchemist, discover the beauty and complexity of Shakespearean and Renaissance comedies.

This site provides a biography of Islamic physician, al-Razi, also an alchemist and philosopher, famous for his contributions to several areas of science.

An image of "An Alchemist's Laboratory", created by Johannes Stradanus in 1570 (Oil on slate).

An image of "Alchemist", created by Adriaen Jansz Van Ostade in 1661 (Oil on oak, 34,2 x 45,2 cm).

An image of "Alchemist", created by Cornelis Bega in 1663 (Oil on panel, 36 x 32 cm).

An image of "The Alchemist", created by David the Elder Teniers during the 1640's (Oil on canvas, 44 x 58 cm).

An image of "The Alchemist", created by Philip Galle, c. 1558 (Engraving).

An image of "An Alchemist", created by Thomas Wijckz (Oil on panel, 41 x 36 cm).

An ancient alchemy workshop.

One of history’s most famous alchemists, Nicolas Flamel.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a collection of photos and objects from the British Museum that pertain to Dr. John Dee, an astrologer, mathematician, alchemist and magician who acted as an astrological and scientific adviser...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Delves into the history of alchemy and contributions made by alchemists.

A great overview of the life of astronomer Tycho Brahe from Wikipedia Encyclopedia. This article discusses his contributions to the world of astronomy, and his building of his observatory called Uraniborg.

Eric Rosado details how gunpowder has caused devastation around the world, despite the incandescent beauty of fireworks. [3:24]

A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter." Read about the history of real-life potions, and what led to the development of modern chemistry.

A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of real-life beasts, and a brief historical account of healing human sicknesses.

A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of immortality, and the belief that magic played a role in ancient medicine.

A useful article describing the types of jobs available to chemistry majors in industry.

Mischievous fairies, monstrous apparitions, and scheming witches: examine how Shakespeare and Renaissance writers played with the magical and supernatural.

Investigate how Shakespeare and Renaissance writers explore miscommunication, dishonesty, trickery, and the nature of theatre.