Mysteries of Ancient Medicine (2026)

S01E03 Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China

In medieval royal courts, the dread of poisoning turned bezoar stones into highly sought-after remedies. Meanwhile, in Egypt, the electric catfish sparked ideas of bioelectrical healing centuries before modern medicine. And in China's Turpan area, a corpse shrouded in cannabis plants reveals ancient rituals and forgotten wisdom.