Running · 2026–
Mysteries of Ancient Medicine
Medical / History
Strange, ingenious, and terrifying healing traditions from the ancient world; combining archaeology, forensics, and stylized reconstructions, it explores topics like toxic remedies, pirate cures, early acupuncture, and Roman battlefield surgeries.
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Seasons & episodes
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- S01 E01 · Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes
- S01 E02 · Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death
- S01 E03 · Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China
- S01 E04 · Mummy Medicine, King of Poisons, Maya Sweat Baths
- S01 E05 · James Cook's Cup, Roman Army Hospital, Bamboo Scrolls
- S01 E06 · Queen Anne's Revenge, Tribal Trepanation, Thunderbolt
- S01 E07 · Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites
- S01 E08 · Barber Surgeons, Astrologist-Physicians, Ancient Indian Medicine
- S01 E09 · Relitto del Pozzino, Ancient Opium, Liang Tebo
- S01 E10 · The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer Treatment
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