Mysteries of Ancient Medicine (2026)
S01E06 Queen Anne's Revenge, Tribal Trepanation, Thunderbolt
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Season 1
Episode 6
Episode Overview
Medical instruments salvaged from the pirate vessel Queen Anne's Revenge reveal the brutal conditions of maritime medicine. Ancient Peruvian skulls bearing trepanation marks point to surprisingly advanced surgical techniques. Meanwhile, artifacts from the Lewis and Clark expedition show they relied on "thunderbolts," a potent drug used to endure the hardships of the American wilderness.
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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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