Mysteries of Ancient Medicine · SEASON 1
James Cook's Cup, Roman Army Hospital, Bamboo Scrolls
Episode 5 · 2026-04-30
- Documentary
Episode overview
From a toxic cup used aboard Capt. James Cook’s ship to the organized care inside Roman army hospitals, ancient medicine balanced danger with innovation. Newly discovered bamboo scrolls from China add another mystery, hinting at the origins of traditional practices and the physician said to have shaped them.
43 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes2026-04-30
2. Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death2026-04-30
3. Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China2026-04-30
4. Mummy Medicine, King of Poisons, Maya Sweat Baths2026-04-30
5. James Cook's Cup, Roman Army Hospital, Bamboo Scrolls2026-04-30
6. Queen Anne's Revenge, Tribal Trepanation, Thunderbolt2026-04-30
7. Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites2026-04-30
8. Barber Surgeons, Astrologist-Physicians, Ancient Indian Medicine2026-04-30
9. Relitto del Pozzino, Ancient Opium, Liang Tebo2026-04-30
10. The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer Treatment2026-04-30
