Matteo Martelli on the Pseudo-Democritus

Matteo Martelli, alchemy historian and producer of the first critical edition of the fragments of the Pseudo-Democritus, discusses the secrets found in the earliest-known work of alchemy. Topics include deciphering fragmented manuscripts, dating the work, the connection between Pseudo-Democritus and Democritus, the influence of Bolus of Mandy's, hidden wisdom in an Egyptian temple, and the alchemical obsession with esotericism.