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Mysteries Of Ancient Medicine

2026

Documentary | 10 x 60

Mysteries of Ancient Medicine is a riveting investigation into the strange, ingenious, and often terrifying healing traditions of the ancient world

From omens and astrology to sweat baths, crude surgery, and even cannibalism, Mysteries of Ancient Medicine is a riveting investigation into the strange, ingenious, and often terrifying healing traditions of the ancient world, combining the latest archaeological discoveries with forensic analysis and stylized reconstructions. Redefining what we thought we knew about early medicine, it’s a fresh take on ancient history where magic, medicine, and mythology collide