Quick answer · Season 1

Mysteries of Ancient Medicine is a medical and history series that aired on National Geographic, running since 2026 with 1 season and 10 episodes. Mysteries of Ancient Medicine is still running; its most recent episode aired on June 25, 2026.

U.S. premiere: April 30, 2026
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 10
Finale: June 25, 2026

Where to watch Mysteries of Ancient Medicine season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Mysteries of Ancient Medicine season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	April 30, 2026 – June 25, 2026	Original U.S. run on National Geographic. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Mysteries of Ancient Medicine season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Etruscan Gold Teeth, Soutra Aisle, The Two Toes	Thu, Apr 30, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Rivers of Mercury, Ethics of Anatomy, The Black Death	Thu, Apr 30, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China	Thu, May 7, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Mummy Medicine, King of Poisons, Maya Sweat Baths	Thu, May 14, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	James Cook's Cup, Roman Army Hospital, Bamboo Scrolls	Thu, May 21, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Queen Anne's Revenge, Tribal Trepanation, Thunderbolt	Thu, May 28, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites	Thu, Jun 4, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Barber Surgeons, Astrologist-Physicians, Ancient Indian Medicine	Thu, Jun 11, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Relitto del Pozzino, Ancient Opium, Liang Tebo	Thu, Jun 18, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	The King's Evil, The Leper Skull, Ancient Cancer Treatment	Thu, Jun 25, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Mysteries of Ancient Medicine

Season 1: Season 1 of Mysteries of Ancient Medicine aired from April 30, 2026 to June 25, 2026 on National Geographic (10 episodes).

Network / service: National Geographic (first aired April 30, 2026)
Official site: abc.com

Common questions

How many seasons of Mysteries of Ancient Medicine are there?

Mysteries of Ancient Medicine has 1 season and 10 episodes listed, with the first airing on April 30, 2026.

Is Mysteries of Ancient Medicine still on?

Mysteries of Ancient Medicine is still running; its most recent episode aired on June 25, 2026.

Where can I watch Mysteries of Ancient Medicine?

Mysteries of Ancient Medicine originally aired on National Geographic in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check National Geographic's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.