Medicine Practices Throughout History (Full Episode) | Mysteries of Ancient Medicine | Nat Geo

In this full episode of Mysteries of Ancient Medicine from National Geographic, journey throughout history, from ancient China to Renaissance Europe and the plague-stricken world of the 14th century, to learn about fascinating ancient medicine practices. In China, the first emperor embraces a glittering elixir in hopes of eternal rule, unaware of the deadly legacy it will leave behind. During the Renaissance, a 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 humanity’s understanding of life and death. Mysteries of Ancient Medicine | S1 E2 Watch More Mysteries of Ancient Medicine here on Disney+: https://go.natgeo.blink.app/ddbeea Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: https://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 ➡ Get more Nat Geo Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V5ZfHI ➡ Get wild with Nat Geo Animals Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V2EOLO And check out more National Geographic series and specials here: ➡ Disney Plus: https://on.natgeo.com/3q6on5p ➡ Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko ➡ NGTV: https://natgeo.com/tv ➡ ABC: https://abc.com #NationalGeographic #MysteriesofAncientMedicine #FullEpisode About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, hidden worlds, and the incredible wonders of our Earth. Through world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore, and care about the world. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/natgeo Facebook: https://facebook.com/natgeo Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/national-geographic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@natgeo Reddit: https://reddit.com/user/nationalgeographic Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/natgeo Medicine Practices Throughout History (Full Episode) | Mysteries of Ancient Medicine | Nat Geo https://youtu.be/kxx_40JldCs National Geographic youtube.com/natgeo