| začátek neděle 27., 20:00 |
konec 21:00 |
TV kanál National Geographic |
(Mysteries of Ancient Medicine: Season 1: Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death) Historie Step into a world where every remedy could mean life or death. This series uncovers the dramatic and often surprising ways ancient civilizations fought sickness, plague and injury. Archaeologists reveal forgotten treatments, from omens, ointments and sweat baths to bloodletting, toxic antidotes and pirate medical kits. Unearthed medical texts, ancient surgical tools and global healing traditions open a window into a time of bold experimentation. Meet the barber surgeons who operated in wartime and explore Roman hospitals built for innovation. From mystical charms to early acupuncture and Ayurveda, each discovery brings to life the extraordinary lengths humans once went to stay alive. Journey from ancient China to Renaissance Europe and the plague stricken world of the 14th century. Chinas first emperor embraces a glittering elixir in hopes of eternal rule, unaware of the deadly legacy it will leave behind. A Renaissance scholar defies centuries of medical tradition, offering bold anatomical insights that redefine the limits of science. And as the black death ravages communities across continents, desperate physicians struggle to uncover what drives the mysterious killer. Through ambition, discovery and crisis, this episode highlights the dramatic turning points that reshaped humanitys understanding of life and death. MN 16 (Canada)
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