Scientists Unveil Hidden Element in Medieval Alchemist's Artifacts, Rewriting History
The examination of glass and ceramic fragments from Tycho Brahe’s renowned observatory revealed that his interests extended beyond astronomy. Scientists found an intriguing combination of substances in his alchemical lab that included tungsten, a element unknown to science back then. This discovery might reveal why Brahe’s medications were so widely sought after. In today’s terms, we’d refer to them as proprietary blends. However, during the late 1500s and early 1600s, they were individually alchemists referred to the medications developed in their laboratories as 'secrets.' Now, due to a recent study, published in Heritage Science As it turns out, we have learned a bit more about the secrets of one specific alchemist. Despite being primarily recognized for his work in astronomy, Tycho Brahe also maintained a personal underground lab where he concocted various medications. Now we understand a bit more about the kind of elements he used. ...