Mysteries of Ancient Medicine
1 Season • 2026 PG
In the face of death, plague, or pestilence, how did our ancestors respond? From abracadabra to Ayurveda ancient amputations, and toxic tinctures, unearthing ancient medical knowledge sheds light on how humans once sought to stay alive.
S1.E1 - Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes
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Jun 13 @ 1:00AM
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Ancient Italians adorn their teeth with gold for reasons unknown; a Scottish hospital hides gruesome secrets of blood and toxic remedies; an Egyptian mummy reveals a surprisingly advanced prosthetic.
S1.E2 - Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death
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Jun 13 @ 1:45AM
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An ancient Chinese emperor commences a hazardous quest for the elixir of immortality; a medical student dares to question Europe's long-held anatomical paradigm; and medieval societies crumble beneath the burden of history's most dire plague.
S1.E3 - Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China
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Jun 20 @ 1:00AM
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Toxic medieval paranoia sparks the use of a lurid stone; in ancient Egypt, a fascination with a shocking creature leads to curious treatments; and in ancient Chinese burials, traces of cannabis are found.
S1.E4 - Mummy Medicine, King of Poisons, Mayan Sweat Baths
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Jun 27 @ 1:00AM
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Egyptian mummies are looted to fill the shelves of European dispensaries; a rural community in the Alps defies science with an infamous toxic supplement; and in an ancient Mayan kingdom, remnants of a sweat bath provide clues to early maternal health.