Mysteries of Ancient Medicine Season 1 Episode 1 - Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes

Airdate: 2026-Apr-30

Episode summary:

From gold dental bands in Etruscan tombs to the blood stained remains of a medieval hospital in Scotland, archaeologists reveal the gritty realities of ancient care. A crafted Egyptian prosthetic adds a final twist, raising new questions about innovation in early medicine.

About Mysteries of Ancient Medicine series:

Strange, ingenious, and terrifying healing traditions from the ancient world; combining archaeology, forensics, and stylized reconstructions, it ex...Show more >