Medieval alchemy culture from "summary" of Chaucer the Alchemist by Alexander N. Gabrovsky

Alchemy was an influential form of science during the Medieval period, common among doctors and scholars alike. It could be used to explain life's mysteries and the search for deeper knowledge.

Although it began as a spiritual practice, medieval alchemists tried to prove its legitimacy through experimentation and reasoning.

Practitioners of alchemy believed in the pursuit of the philosopher's stone, a powerful element that could bring health and extraordinary properties to those who possessed it.

People often sought out alchemical solutions not only due to a perceived link to the divine, but also to pursue practical applications like medicine and manufacturing.

Controversy surrounding alchemy surged during the Middle Ages, as authorities raised questions about the legitimacy of its results.

During this time, alchemist communities were built and theories and practices developed all over Europe. Journals swarmed with ideas on how to make the philosopher's stone a physical reality.

As well as this, many advancements in technological processes from Medieval alchemy have been adapted and employed in mainstream industry today.

Alchemists were able to use Latin scriptures for translations of ancient works which helped further their beliefs in alchemy and promoted new advancements in the field.

There is evidence suggesting that even royalty took part in alchemical studies, using it for personal gain as well as support of scientific research.

Alchemists may have focused primarily on precious metals such as gold and silver, but they were also developing refined methods for entity transformation.