Mysteries of Ancient Medicine (2026)
S01E05 James Cook's Cup, Roman Army Hospital, Bamboo Scrolls
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Season 1
Episode 5
Episode Overview
Ancient medicine blended peril and progress—from a poisonous vessel on Captain James Cook’s ship to the disciplined treatment within Roman military hospitals. Recently uncovered Chinese bamboo scrolls deepen the enigma, offering clues about the roots of traditional healing and the legendary doctor credited with defining it.
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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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