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Mysteries of Ancient Medicine

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In the face of death, plague, or pestilence, how did our ancestors respond? Though we may assume superstition and quack medicine were the only options available, the truth is far more interesting…Modern archaeology unearths long-buried traditions, arcane modes of healing, and medical enigmas. From astrology and omens to ointments, sweat baths, and bloodletting, ancient treatments were dispensed with at-times surprising results.

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In the face of death, plague, or pestilence, how did our ancestors respond? Though we may assume superstition and quack medicine were the only options available, the truth is far more interesting…Modern archaeology unearths long-buried traditions, arcane modes of healing, and medical enigmas. From astrology and omens to ointments, sweat baths, and bloodletting, ancient treatments were dispensed with at-times surprising results.

Status
Continuing
First Aired
30/Apr/2026
Language
English
Schedule
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S1 E10The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer Treatment30/Apr/2026 • 43m
S1 E9Relitto del Pozzino, Ancient Opium, Liang Tebo30/Apr/2026 • 43m
S1 E8Barber Surgeons, Astrologist-Physicians, Ancient Indian Medicine30/Apr/2026 • 43m
S1 E7Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites30/Apr/2026 • 43m
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S1 E1Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes30/Apr/2026 • 43m
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S1 E2Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death30/Apr/2026 • 43m
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S1 E3Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China30/Apr/2026 • 43m
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S1 E4Mummy Medicine, King of Poisons, Maya Sweat Baths30/Apr/2026 • 43m
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S1 E5James Cook's Cup, Roman Army Hospital, Bamboo Scrolls30/Apr/2026 • 43m
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S1 E6Queen Anne's Revenge, Tribal Trepanation, Thunderbolt30/Apr/2026 • 43m
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S1 E7Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites30/Apr/2026 • 43m
Not rated
S1 E8Barber Surgeons, Astrologist-Physicians, Ancient Indian Medicine30/Apr/2026 • 43m
Not rated
S1 E9Relitto del Pozzino, Ancient Opium, Liang Tebo30/Apr/2026 • 43m
Not rated
S1 E10The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer Treatment30/Apr/2026 • 43m
Not rated

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Format
Documentary
Country
United States
Original language
English
First aired
30/Apr/2026
Last aired
30/Apr/2026
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Official timezone
UTC
External IDs
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