Will the real Nick Flamel please stand up? This week Christine and Em discuss the alchemist famed for 1) finding a sacred object and 2) using it to turn lead into gold. He was born in the 14th century, but tbh he’s probably still alive. If your knowledge of this real-life figure begins and ends with Harry Potter, get ready for a deep dive. This is the life and legacy of... Nicolas Flamel and the Philosopher’s Stone 💎

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