Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
3 episodes
E01
Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes
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.
E02
Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death
A Chinese emperor gambles on a glittering elixir promising eternal life, while a fearless Renaissance anatomist challenges ancient medical doctrine. As the black death spreads across continents, desperate physicians search for answers in a race against unimaginable devastation.
E03
Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China
Strange stones, electric catfish and ancient cannabis reveal healing's hidden past.Â
