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The History of Chemistry

The History of Chemistry

By: Steve Cohen
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 Chemistry is everywhere, and involves everything. But how did chemistry get to be what it is? I'm Steve Cohen, a chemist and writer, bringing you The History of Chemistry. This podcast explores the development of chemistry from prehistoric times to the present, including the people and societies who made chemistry what it is today. The History of Chemistry is for you, whether you hated chemistry in high school, or got a PhD in inorganic chemistry. We'll explore how chemistry affected art, music, language, politics and vice-versa. Whether it's ancient Greek philosophers, medieval alchemists, or modern laboratory apparatus, it's all here. Don't forget to support my series at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchemistry !© 2025 Stephen Cohen Chemistry Science World
Episodes
  • 1: Introduction to The History of Chemistry

    1: Introduction to The History of Chemistry
    May 7 2022

    This episode discusses the general theme of the podcast, its scope (from prehistory to the present), who I am, and the format of the series.

    Support the show

    • Support my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchemistry
    • Tell me how your life relates to chemistry! E-mail me at steve@historyofchem.com
    • Get my book, O Mg! How Chemistry Came to Be, from World Scientific Publishing, https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/12670#t=aboutBook
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    19 mins
  • Trailer to The History of Chemistry

    Trailer to The History of Chemistry
    May 7 2022

    Support the show

    • Support my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchemistry
    • Tell me how your life relates to chemistry! E-mail me at steve@historyofchem.com
    • Get my book, O Mg! How Chemistry Came to Be, from World Scientific Publishing, https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/12670#t=aboutBook
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    2 mins
  • 2: All Fired Up

    2: All Fired Up
    May 7 2022

    This episode discusses examples of chemical change known to prehistoric humanity, from fire to fermentation, from annealing and smelting copper to glazing pottery, from heating ochre to change its color to the first use of bronze.

    Support the show

    • Support my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchemistry
    • Tell me how your life relates to chemistry! E-mail me at steve@historyofchem.com
    • Get my book, O Mg! How Chemistry Came to Be, from World Scientific Publishing, https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/12670#t=aboutBook
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    17 mins
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I'm about to start a biochemistry degree and frankly I love learning the history of any discipline that strikes my fancy-and this podcast is good for even just a casual listener.this podcast builds a sensible web to start placing practical knowledge on.

A great place to begin

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I've been wondering about the history of chemistry for a long time, so when I found this I got excited. It's everything I wanted and hoped it would be. If the subject matter interests you at all it is worth your time.

Fascinating and well presented

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