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

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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.

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- What it is: Full episode
- Series: [Mysteries of Ancient Medicine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/library/rights-holders/series/6dc75569cf5d)
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- Length: 44 min
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