The Philosopher's Stone: The True Story
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Documentary examining the medieval myth of the Philosopher's Stone, a Holy Grail-type relic which supposedly held the key to alchemy and immortality. Many noted alchemists and adventurers searched obsessively for the artifact hoping to learn its powerful secrets, a quest which allegedly drove some to madness and others to celestial encounters.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2007-04-24
Runtime: 45 mins
Director:
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: The Philosopher's Stone: The True Story
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Production Countries: United Kingdom
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