SYMHC Classics: Hennig Brand
SYMHC Classics: Hennig Brand  
Podcast: Stuff You Missed in History Class
Published On: Fri Jan 30 2026
Description: This 2019 episode shares how Hennig Brand discovered phosphorous by boiling pee. But he was really thought the secret to the philosopher’s stone might be found in urine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.