Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his legacy on history? And why, more than 200 years later, does the conflict which he gave his name to still matter? Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, Liam Telfer and Josh Redden as they host Europe's leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions of the period, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge of what happened in this period of history, or want to deepen their understanding. With everything from the military history, to the political intrigue, the plight of ordinary men and women, and the way we remember these wars, we leave no stone unturned as we bring all the angles on this fascinating period of history. Get bonus content, online courses, exclusive chances to meet historians and more at: https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspod
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The Napoleonic era was a transformative age in the development of Alchemy and Chemistry. Explore the fascinating history of alchemy from ancient Egypt to the Napoleonic era, uncovering how early science evolved and influenced modern chemistry. Join Dr. Kit Chapman as he debunks myths, highlights key discoveries, and reveals the surprising connections between alchemy, science, and history. We blow the dust off the test tubes, and pull back the curtain on turning lead into gold, to give you an insight into how much was changing in the modern understanding of science as war waged across Europe. The Age of Alchemy by Dr. Kit Chapman - https://profilebooks.com/work/the-age-of-alchemy/ Super Heavy: Making and Breaking the Periodic Table by Dr. Kit Chapman - https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/superheavy-9781472953926/ Racing Green: How Motorsport Science Can Save the World by Dr. Kit Chapman - https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/racing-green-9781472982186/ Dr. Kit Chapman - Official Website - https://kitchapman.com Support the show at patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod Time Stamps: 00:00 The Intersection of Alchemy and Chemistry 04:49 Historical Context of Alchemy 09:59 The Evolution of Alchemy to Chemistry 15:02 The Napoleonic Era and Scientific Inquiry 20:13 War as a Catalyst for Scientific Advancement 24:47 The Role of Antoine Lavoisier 30:54 The Life and Legacy of Antoine Lavoisier 39:27 The Birth of Modern Chemistry 45:35 Humphry Davy and the Discovery of Laughing Gas 48:44 Mary Shelley and the Birth of Science Fiction 54:26 Alchemy's Resurgence in the 19th Century 56:38 Celebrating Unsung Heroes in Science Keywords alchemy, history of science, chemistry, Napoleonic era, Lavoisier, alchemy myths, scientific revolution, history of elements, Humphrey Davy, Marie Curie