In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the magic and mystery of alchemy. Jamie Theakston speaks with author Joy Hancox about the alchemical roots of London, the design of famous buildings such as The Globe theatre and the mysterious figure of English poet John Byrom. Jamie also meets a modern day potion maker…

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history

Tobias Curton: Author & Historian

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 

Joy Hancox: Author, ‘The Byrom Collection’ 

Marcos Martinon-Torres: University College London

Andrea Sella: University College London

Keith Moore: Head Librarian, the Royal Society 

Guy Ogilvy: Alchemist

Eric Meyers: Narrator

*Apologies for the audio sounding a little different in the last 10 minutes of this episode, we’re working to get this sorted - all comments welcome. Thank you for listening!

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