Deep within Etruscan tombs, archaeologists unearth intricate gold dental bands. Are these relics of early emergency dentistry or Etruscan status symbols designed to show off wealth? In a remote Scottish field, the remains of Soutra Aisle bear the traces of an ancient hospital. Blood, herbs, and potent anaesthetics hint at the brutal and compassionate sides of medieval medicine. Buried in an Egyptian tomb, a ravaged mummy hides an unexpected treasure. Historians debate the purpose of a well-crafted prosthetic. Is it part of an ancient burial custom or an instance of incredible medical innovation?