Alchemy and the Dark Arts in Medieval England - Week 1

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Who was Merlin the Magician? Did Dr. Faust really sell his soul to the devil? Did the alchemist Nicholas Flamel actually discover the secret to eternal life?In this four-week public library course, we examine the important role magic played in the medieval world. We explore how magical beliefs and practices shaped daily life in medieval England and how they became a way for people to express their deepest hopes and greatest fears.

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