Mysteries of Ancient Medicine (2026)
S01E03 Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China
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In medieval royal courts, the dread of poisoning turned bezoar stones into highly sought-after remedies. Meanwhile, in Egypt, the electric catfish sparked ideas of bioelectrical healing centuries before modern medicine. And in China's Turpan area, a corpse shrouded in cannabis plants reveals ancient rituals and forgotten wisdom.
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Season 1 Episodes 10
1.
Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes
2.
Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death
3.
Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China
4.
Mummy Medicine, King of Poisons, Maya Sweat Baths
5.
James Cook's Cup, Roman Army Hospital, Bamboo Scrolls
6.
Queen Anne's Revenge, Tribal Trepanation, Thunderbolt
7.
Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites
8.
Barber Surgeons, Astrologist-Physicians, Ancient Indian Medicine
9.
Relitto del Pozzino, Ancient Opium, Liang Tebo
10.
The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer Treatment
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