We Declare…ALCHEMY!!

<p>Piper gets possessed in <em>Charmed</em> Season 3, Episode 9, “Coyote Piper,” while Prue juggles reunion prep and rising chaos. Join us as we dive into alchemy, necromancy, and all things spooky—exploring the real history behind alchemists and wandering into the darker side of magic, yes, including talking to the dead.</p><p><strong>TRIGGER WARNING: </strong>This episode contains discussion of possession, necromancy, and resurrection of the dead. We also briefly references mental health conditions. There are mentions of ritual practices, blood use, and historical treatments related to possession, including some that may be distressing.</p><p><strong>Learn More:</strong> </p><p>Astrosofa. (n.d.). The mysteries of necromancy. <a href="https://www.astrosofa.com/nz/esoterism/Occultism/The-Mysteries-of-Necromancy"><u>https://www.astrosofa.com/nz/esoterism/Occultism/The-Mysteries-of-Necromancy</u></a> </p><p>Bartlett, R. A. (2007). Real alchemy: A primer of practical alchemy. Ibis Press. </p><p>Bone and Sickle. (2018, October 31). Ancient necromancy. <a href="https://www.boneandsickle.com/2018/10/31/ancient-necromancy/"><u>https://www.boneandsickle.com/2018/10/31/ancient-necromancy/</u></a> </p><p>Britannica Editors (2025, December 24). necromancy. Encyclopedia Britannica. <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/necromancy"><u>https://www.britannica.com/topic/necromancy</u></a> </p><p>Giralt, S. (2006). Medieval necromancy, the art of controlling demons. Sciencia.cat. <a href="https://www.sciencia.cat/temes/medieval-necromancy-art-controlling-demons"><u>https://www.sciencia.cat/temes/medieval-necromancy-art-controlling-demons</u></a></p><p>Jack, A. (2024, July 19). Necromancy in medieval Christendom: A history. History’s Page. <a href="https://www.historyspage.com/post/history-necromancy-in-medieval-christendom"><u>https://www.historyspage.com/post/history-necromancy-in-medieval-christendom</u></a> </p><p>Libertarianism.org. (n.d.). The last great magicians: Albertus Magnus and Roger Bacon. <a href="https://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/last-great-magicians-albertus-magnus-roger-bacon-alchemy-cult"><u>https://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/last-great-magicians-albertus-magnus-roger-bacon-alchemy-cult</u></a> </p><p>Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Alchemist. <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alchemist"><u>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alchemist</u></a> </p><p>Ogden, D. (2024, May 28). Lay that ghost: Necromanc