Mysteries of Ancient Medicine

About Mysteries of Ancient Medicine

In the face of death, plague, or pestilence, how did our ancestors respond? Though we may assume superstition and quack medicine were the only options available, the truth is far more interesting…Modern archaeology unearths long-buried traditions, arcane modes of healing, and medical enigmas.

Mysteries of Ancient Medicine is a documentary series that airs on National Geographic.

Since April 2026 it has reached one season of 10 episodes. It is still in production.

Produced by National Geographic Documentary Films.

It streams on Disney Plus, fuboTV, and Hulu in the United States.