In the 1990s, a renowned physicist from the USSR invented several unique devices, including a vortex inertial engine. He succeeded in generating vertical thrust by using a mechanism that accelerated mercury in a spiral path.

The origins of this discovery, however, date back much earlier than his work. In 1875, a Sanskrit manuscript known as the Vimanika Shastra was unearthed during archaeological digs in India, detailing a mercury-based anti-gravity engine. A decade after commencing his research, Dr. Talpade built a flying apparatus that ascended several tens of meters in the presence of onlookers. The scientific community has long been polarized.
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Tesla asserted that his device was merely a receiver for an unidentified radiation originating from the ether, which could be harnessed in any amount. Turning to mercury, we are taught from a young age that it is hazardous and toxic, with school textbooks warning that mercury vapors can cause significant health damage. Despite this, mercury’s demonization raises questions, especially given the legal restrictions on its storage. Why does modern society instill a fear of interacting with this element?

Historically, mercury was well-known to our ancestors, who attributed magical qualities to it and utilized it in alchemy and medicine. Empires and cities were even captured for mercury. Ancient Roman texts by Pliny note that Rome once imported vast quantities of mercury from Spain. Mercury’s connection to the philosopher’s stone spans centuries.
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Mercury is typically extracted through distillation, but a more archaic method involves heating red stones in a furnace until the minerals crack and release mercury. This method likely mirrors the extraction techniques of our forebears. Additionally, mercury’s unique electromagnetic properties are noteworthy. It is recognized for its ability to interact with a magnetic field, causing a motor’s rotating mechanism to spin rapidly upon contact with mercury.