Mysteries of Ancient Medicine - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes
From gold dental bands in Etruscan tombs to the blood stained remains of a medieval hospital in Scotland, archaeologists reveal the gritty realities of ancient care. A crafted Egyptian prosthetic adds a final twist, raising new questions about innovation in early medicine.
Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death
A Chinese emperor gambles on a glittering elixir promising eternal life, while a fearless Renaissance anatomist challenges ancient medical doctrine. As the black death spreads across continents, desperate physicians search for answers in a race against unimaginable devastation.
Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China
Strange stones, electric catfish and ancient cannabis reveal healing's hidden past.
Mummy Medicine, King of Poisons, Maya Sweat Baths
James Cook's Cup, Roman Army Hospital, Bamboo Scrolls
Queen Anne's Revenge, Tribal Trepanation, Thunderbolt
Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites
Barber Surgeons, Astrologist-Physicians, Ancient Indian Medicine
Relitto del Pozzino, Ancient Opium, Liang Tebo
The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer Treatment
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