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Mysteries of Ancient Medicine (2026)

S1E7 Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites

Apr 30, 2026 Season 1 Episode 7 Documentary

Step into a realm where cure and conviction intertwine. A Roman spell offers safeguard against malaria, while China's Longmen Grottoes preserve hundreds of bizarre healing recipes carved in stone. Meanwhile, a medieval Polish burial containing a fossilized squid sparks debate over magic, medicine, and meaning.