Johann Dippel and the Elixir of Life

Stuff You Missed in History Class

12-11-2012 • 28 mins

Johann Konrad Dippel was born in 1673 at Frankenstein Castle. Originally a theology student, Dippel began dabbling in chemistry, medicine and alchemy. Today he's remembered for creating a panacea that was used on a variety of ailments. How did he do it?

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