Uncovers the Ultimate Secrets
of the World's Most Enigmatic Mysteries

An extraordinary account of the quest for the truth behind The Holy Grail, Elixir of Life and Philosopher's Stone

Astonishing new findings that lead us right back to the very origins of civilization and the roots of our modern belief systems

Ground breaking proof that The Holy Grail, Elixir of Life and Philosopher's Stone are one and the same

Radical demystification of the stories and mythology that have mesmerized entire generations

Conclusive identification of a link between modern religious beliefs and 'Serpent Cults' of the ancient world

In a profound and provocative work of scholarly detection, best-selling author Philip Gardiner shakes the foundations of modern belief by at last revealing the true origins of The Holy Grail, Elixir of Life and Philosopher's Stone. Shrouded in mystery, these highly enigmatic symbols have long been revered and The Serpent Grail proves, without doubt, that all three are inextricably linked, originating from the same ancient source.

For many of us, these three mysterious objects derive from Arthurian legend, or the curious work of the medieval alchemists, but this book reveals that they date back from a much earlier period - from the dawn of human history itself.

Basing his findings on a wealth of detailed research, Gardiner's own quest has been something of an adventure and his book presents plausible and fascinating new evidence about the foundations of religious belief and how over the centuries information has been deliberately and systematically distorted.

In an argument with enormous implications, Gardiner identifies key facts which link all three symbols to the same ancient cult - a cult which believed that the mythical serpent was, a 'beneficent life force' and its physical counterpart, the snake, an irreverent provider of the 'elixir of life'. In The Serpent Grail Gardiner proves that modern science and ancient wisdom can and have come together to finally prove that snake venom and blood was used thousands of years ago as the Elixir of Life and was brought together in the arcane "mixing bowl" which became known as the Holy Grail.

The Serpent Grail is a gripping read, a work based on a lifetime of research that provides the indisputable fact that, The Holy Grail, Elixir of Life and Philosopher's Stone are one and the same, in that they are all metaphors for spiritual enlightenment. This book takes the reader on a fascinating exploration of ancient myth, archaeology, etymology, religion, science, and much, much more.

Tuscany, Italy. We will be staying at a converted 18^th century villa/ hotel about 45 minutes outside of Florence. This first-class hotel is situated on top of a huge cave and has an absolutely spectacular European spa.

We will also be exploring Siena's medieval city hall, the Palazzo Publico with its stunning frescoes that evoke the world of the Middle Ages. We will walk from the spectacular Porta Camollina, and visit the stark 12th century Templar Church of Magiona. We will be visiting Pinacoteca, Siena's national art museum to look at Siena's art treasures.

In Arezzo we will visit the Civic Museum and see the frescoes by Piero della Francesca and where the stunning "Resurrection" is displayed.

Witness the art, culture and history of Florence, one of Italy's most romantic cities. Including in the sightseeing of the city of Florence is the Duomo, the spectacular Uffizi Gallery and the Galleria dell Academia.

We will visit the Etruscan and Roman ruins at Vulci where we will also visit the famous bridge that leads to the Ponte Della Badia (Templar Church). We will also be visiting the Necropolis in Vulci.

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