Mysteries of Ancient Medicine · SEASON 1
Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites
Episode 7 · 2026-04-30

- Documentary
Episode overview
Go inside a world where healing blends belief and ritual. A Roman incantation promises protection from malaria, hundreds of unusual remedies are carved into China’s Longmen Grottoes, and a medieval Polish grave filled with fossilized squid raises questions about magic, medicine and meaning.
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