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.
Show Info
Schedule: Thursdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
MedicalHistory
Episodes ordered: 10 episodes
Official site: abc.com
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Previous Episode
The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer Treatment
Episode 1x10; Jun 25, 2026
Royal relics expose a healing ritual once believed to cure with a touch. An ancient skull reveals how far healers go to fight leprosy. And new evidence from Egypt reveals how early medicine confronted cancer.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x10: The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer Treatment | Jun 25, 2026 | |
| 1x09: Relitto del Pozzino, Ancient Opium, Liang Tebo | Jun 18, 2026 | |
| 1x08: Barber Surgeons, Astrologist-Physicians, Ancient Indian Medicine | Jun 11, 2026 |