Following omens and the pursuit of his dream, Santiago goes on a journey to find his treasure. Along the way he encounters characters and circumstances that both support or challenge his quest. Selected (5) reading passages (grades 6-11)...

Salazar the Alchemist needs your help creating an ancient powerful artifact! Combine three of the same elements create a new one. Use power ups and your knowledge of magical mystical elements to create this ancient artifact!

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.

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).

Substantial biographical sketch of Renaissance poet and playwright, Ben Jonson. Includes some information on his plays, "Volpone," and "The Alchemist."

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

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.

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 portrait of Alessandro Cagliostro from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.

A portrait of Robert Fludd from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.

A portrait of Edward "Beau" Wilson from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.

A portrait of Robert Fludd from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.

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