jan 1, 1669 - Hennig Brand's Philosopher's Stone
Description:
In 1669 German merchant and amateur alchemist Hennig Brand attempted to created a Philosopher’s Stone; an object that supposedly could turn metals into pure gold. He heated residues from boiled urine, and a liquid dropped out and burst into flames. This was the first discovery of phosphorus.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1669
Now
~ 357 years ago