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Mysteries of Ancient Medicine

Synopsis

Strange, ingenious, and terrifying healing traditions from the ancient world; combining archaeology, forensics, and stylized reconstructions, it explores topics like toxic remedies, pirate cures, early acupuncture, and Roman battlefield surgeries.

Information

Genre: Medical, History

Premiere Date: April 30, 2026

Status: Running

Network: National Geographic (Official Website)

Most recent episode: Mysteries of Ancient Medicine Season 1 Episode 10 - The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer ( Jun/25/2026 ) Submit Link

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Season	Episode	Episode Name	Airdate	Links	Updated
Season 1
	1.10	The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer	Jun-25-2026	3	6 days
	1.9	Relitto del Pozzino, Ancient Opium, Liang Tebo	Jun-18-2026	3	6 days
	1.8	Barber Surgeons, Astrologist-Physicians, Ancient Indian Medicine	Jun-11-2026	5	6 days
	1.7	Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites	Jun-04-2026	5	6 days
	1.6	Queen Anne's Revenge, Tribal Trepanation, Thunderbolt	May-28-2026	5	6 days
	1.5	James Cook's Cup, Roman Army Hospital, Bamboo Scrolls	May-21-2026	10	6 days
	1.4	Mummy Medicine, King of Poisons, Maya Sweat Baths	May-14-2026	12	6 days
	1.3	Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China	May-07-2026	12	6 days
	1.2	Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death	Apr-30-2026	9	6 days
	1.1	Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes	Apr-30-2026	12	6 days