A walk through the history of mercury. Almadén and its mines recognized as EuChemS Historical Landmark 2019

Abstract

Thanks to the recognition given to Almadén and its mines by EuChemS, Europe will mark on its map a region that has lived by and for Mercury. This metal has a lot of history and interests both at a chemical level and in many other sectors and has given life to many spectacular moments and monuments that we recommend you to know and visit, but so that when you come you can fully enjoy this fantastic enclave we recommend you to read this article, where we want you to walk previously through its history and know why and for what is mercury there and to understand how it has been fundamental in the region and in its life, having this metal in its lands. Initially, this contribution describes what this recognition means and how and when it was granted, as well as some fantastic contributions from four experts that allow us to live and better understand a history that should be known and in which chemistry and other fundamental sciences have been and will always be present.