Throughout history, certain substances were believed to hold extraordinary power—capable of healing the incurable, preventing death, or protecting those who possessed them. Some were praised as miracles. Others inspired fear. All of them left behind unanswered questions.
In this episode, we explore some of the most mysterious substances ever recorded. Remedies that promised immortality, mixtures designed to neutralize poison, and compounds surrounded by secrecy, ritual, and legend. Many were trusted by kings, alchemists, and physicians… even though no one could fully explain how—or if—they truly worked.
Were these substances misunderstood science, early medicine ahead of its time, or something closer to myth?
Most Mysterious Substances in History — Part 2
00:00 – Intro
00:12 – Elixir of Life
03:08 – Mollified Man
05:56 – Mithridatium
08:43 – Theriac
11:52 – King’s Drops
This episode looks at the fine line between medicine, alchemy, and belief—where hope often outweighed evidence, and mystery filled the gaps.
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