Forbidden History
Forbidden History is a documentary podcast series that explores the darkest corners of the past, shedding light on intriguing individuals and uncovering truths buried in history's most controversial legacies. Each episode delves into historical archives to reveal new perspectives on familiar stories.
Episodes
Blood on Holy Island: The Viking Raid on Lindisfarne
Little did the monks at the monastery on Lindisfarne Island suspect on a cold Northumbrian morning in 793 that they were to become the first victims of a new breed of raiders whose plunder would usher in a new age soon to dominate Europe.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist and Host
Max Adams: Archaeologist and Author
Richard Carlton: Archaeologist
Keith Cooper:
Curse of the Crystal Skulls | The Visual Edition
In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic crystal skulls, believed by some to be ancient relics of the Aztec and Maya civilizations, endowed with supernatural powers. Experts follow new leads to determine whether these crystal skulls are authentic artifacts or modern-day forgeries.
Introducing Forbidden History: The Visual Edition, revisiting stories from our archive with imagery and footage
The Nuremberg Trials: The Real Story
Historian Nigel Jones takes us inside the Nuremberg Trials, where leading Nazis faced justice. What did it take to hold the men behind the Holocaust to account?
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Nigel Jones: Historian
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Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle | The Visual Edition
In this episode, we delve into the mysterious waters of the Bermuda Triangle. This stretch of water off the coast of Florida has long been notorious for strange disappearances and unexplained sightings. Investigators weigh up the possible causes – are there scientific explanations such as bad weather? Or is there something more mysterious hidden in the depths…
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Project Stargate: Did the CIA Discover Real Psychic Powers?
Could psychic powers be the ultimate spying weapon? Former CIA officer Lindsay Moran joins us to explore Project Stargate, the secret programme that investigated whether the human mind could uncover intelligence beyond the reach of conventional espionage.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Lindsay Clancy: Former CIA Officer
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Secrets of the Vatican: Inside the Archives | The Visual Edition
We’re bringing back some of our classic stories, this time with visuals!
Introducing Forbidden History: The Visual Edition, revisiting stories from our archive with imagery and footage that bring the people, places and mysteries to life.
Now available on our main feed, it’s a richer, more immersive way to enjoy the stories you know and discover those you may have missed.
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Charles Lindbergh: Celebrity, Scandal and the Birth of “America First”
Charles Lindbergh became a global icon after his record-breaking flight across the Atlantic—but behind the heroic image lay a far more controversial figure. Historian Nigel Jones explores his extraordinary life, political beliefs, and enduring connection to “America First."
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Nigel Jones: Historian
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The Fall of Jericho: The Evidence
The walls of Jericho are said to have fallen after seven days of marching and trumpet blasts – but what does the archaeology actually reveal? Historian Tony McMahon joins Forbidden History to investigate one of the Bible’s most dramatic stories, the ruined city beneath modern Jericho, and its strange customs and of course the enduring mystery of what really brought its walls down.
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Mary Celeste: The Ghost Ship Whose Crew Vanished
In 1872, the Mary Celeste was discovered drifting across the Atlantic, cargo intact, but every person aboard mysteriously missing. Historian and author Dominic Selwood joins us to examine the evidence, unravel the myths and ask what really happened to history’s most famous ghost ship.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Dominic Selwood: Historian and Author
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The S-Bahn Murders: A Serial Killer in Nazi Berlin
During the blackouts of the Second World War, serial killer Paul Ogorzow stalked the darkened trains of Nazi Berlin. In this episode of Forbidden History, we uncover the S-Bahn Murders, and reveal how wartime chaos and Nazi censorship helped the so-called S-Bahn Murderer hide in plain sight.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Paul Ogorzow: Archive footage
Ivan Moy: Dr Waldemar Weimann
Jens Dob
The Oseberg Mystery: Secrets of the Viking Skeletons
The discovery of two female skeletons aboard the magnificent Oseberg ship has puzzled historians for more than a century. Who were these mysterious women, and what does their extraordinary burial reveal about Viking life, death and ritual?
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Louise Loe: Archaeologist
Neil Price: Archaeologist and Viking historian
David Score: Archaeologist
Tim Sutherland: Arc
Chile’s 9/11: Pinochet, the CIA and the Coup
We explore the CIA’s covert involvement in Chile, the fall of Salvador Allende and the rise of Augusto Pinochet.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Lindsay Morran: Former CIA Officer
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The Skulls of Dornach: Evidence of a Forgotten Massacre
The team at Forbidden History examines skulls from the site of the 1499 Battle of Dornach. The battle between Maximilian I and the Old Swiss Confederacy saw Switzerland win its independence from the Holy Roman Empire.
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Christine Cooper: Physical Anthropologist
Gerry Embleton: Author and Illustrator
Susan Marti: Doctor, Bernisches Historisches Museum
David Nicolle: Author
The Father of Chemical Warfare: Hero or Monster?
In this week's episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood explores the extraordinary life and contested legacy of Fritz Haber, the Nobel Prize-winning chemist whose discoveries transformed both agriculture and warfare, leaving behind one of history's most complex moral debates.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Dominic Selwood: Author & Historian
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The Nazi Blueprint: Building Hitler’s Thousand-Year Reich
In this episode, we explore the ruins of Nazi Germany’s failed building projects and the remnants of its various schemes and ambitions.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Host
Dr Marcus Meyer: Historian
Guy Walters: Author and Journalist
Geoffroy Wawro: Military Historian, University of North Texas
Katherine Sharp Landdeck: Author and Historian, Texas Woman’s University
Nigel Jones: Author and Histo
America's Billion Dollar Spy: The Betrayal
In this episode, we are joined by former CIA officer Lindsay Moran to explore the extraordinary story of Adolf Tolkachev, the Soviet engineer who secretly passed some of the USSR’s most closely guarded military secrets to the CIA.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Lindsay Moran: Former CIA Officer
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The Real Vikings: What The Treasure Tells Us
In this episode of Forbidden History we uncover the hidden wealth of the Viking world. From the remarkable hordes of Gotland to the intricate jewellery of Scandinavia, we explore what these remarkable finds reveal about Viking life and their legacy.
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The Theft That Made the Mona Lisa Famous
In this episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood joins us as we explore the truth behind the heist that changed the art world forever, and transformed the Mona Lisa into a global phenomenon.
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Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Dominic Sel
Hitler’s Darkest Family Secret
Some of the most shocking cases connected with the regime's bloody reign, beginning with Hitler's niece Geli Raubal, who was found dead in his apartment in 1931.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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The Pendle Witch Trials: Britain’s Salem
In this episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood joins us to trace the terrifying rise of witch trials in Britain and beyond, exploring how fear, faith and accusation could turn suspicion into a death sentence.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Dominic Selwood: Historian and Journalist
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The Mystery Viking Mass Execution of Ridgeway Hill
The Viking Age began in 793 with the attack on Lindisfarne--or did it? Evidence indicates Scandanavian explorers and traders had been active in Europe for decades before suddenly adopting the new strategy which brought fear to Europe.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Tim Sutherland: Host / Archaeologist
Raili Allmäe: Osteologist, Tallinn University
John Haywood: Historian and Author
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Nazi Infiltration of America
In this episode of Forbidden History, historian Guy Walters joins us to explore the Nazi presence in America, primarily in the build-up to WWII. From the rallies of the German American Bund and the influence of Charles Lindbergh to the agents and saboteurs who tried to bring Hitler’s war to U.S. soil.
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Prohibition: Rise of the American Gangster
Joined by journalist Dominic Selwood, we uncover the infamous experiment of Prohibition; How one law turned ordinary Americans into criminals, unleashed organised crime, and forever changed the nation.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Dominc Selwood: Journalist
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Vadum Jacob: Saladin’s Siege of the Crusader Frontier
At the siege of Vadum Jacob in 1179, Muslim forces overcame the Knights Templar. Forensic analysis of the battleground sheds light on this conquest.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Ronnie Ellenblum: Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Gila Kahil: Doctor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Hadas Motro: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
David Nicolle: Author and Military Historia
Peter the Great: The Tsar Who Built Russia in Blood
In this episode of Forbidden History, join us as we explore the life of Peter the Great, who, despite his strange eccentricities, managed to wrestle Russia to the modern age.
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Tracy Borman: Host
Dominic Selwood
CIA vs Mossad: Inside the World’s Most Powerful Spy Agencies
In this episode of Forbidden History, we trace the rise of the CIA and Mossad, from their origins in the aftermath of World War II to their role in shaping modern geopolitics. Former CIA officer Lindsay Moran provides a rare insider perspective on how these agencies function, and what sets them apart.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Lindsay Moran: Writer & Former Spy
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Chuuk Lagoon: America's Retribution for Pearl Harbour
In this episode of Forbidden History, we dive beneath the surface of Chuuk Lagoon, where a vast underwater graveyard tells the story of one of World War II’s most devastating naval defeats. Exploring the remains left behind after Operation Hailstone, we uncover how these wrecks became both haunting relics of war and one of the most extraordinary dive sites on Earth.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: N
Roskilde’s Lost Viking Ships
The 1962 discovery and excavation of thousand-year-old Viking ships at the bottom of a fjord near Roskilde, Denmark changed the understanding of Viking technology and culture.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Tim Sutherland: Host
Karen Grønbæk Andersen: Viking historian
Vibeke Bischoff: Archaeologist
Ivan Jakobsen: Maritime historian
Louise Kæmpe Henriksen: Curator
Søren Ni
King Arthur: Britain's Warrior King
In this episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood explores the origins of King Arthur, tracing the line between legend and reality to uncover whether a true warrior king once stood behind the myth.
Cast List:
Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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The Lost Swords of Castillon: The Medieval Treasure No One Can Explain
In this episode of Forbidden History, a mysterious hoard of medieval swords emerges from the past. Tied to the Battle of Castillon, their discovery challenges everything we think we know about the final moments of the Hundred Years War.
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist
David Nicolle: Military Historian
David Oliver: Arms and Armour Expert
Clive Thomas: Arms
The Hidden Legacy of Ancient Egypt in Christianity
What if Christianity was shaped as much by Egypt as it was by Rome or Jerusalem? In this episode, Tony McMahon explores how one of the world’s oldest civilisations could have influenced the rise of a new faith.
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Vikings: The Ghost Ships of Saaremaa
In this episode of Forbidden History, we are joined by battlefield archaeologist Tim Sutherland, who investigates one of the most extraordinary Viking discoveries ever made. A specialist in conflict archaeology and the forensic analysis of mass graves, Tim has spent decades uncovering the physical evidence of warfare left behind in the soil. Now he travels to the remote shores of Estonia, where tw
The Gold Train: The Greatest Theft of WW2
In 1945, an armoured Nazi train allegedly vanished into a sealed tunnel in the mountains of Poland, loaded with billions in stolen treasure. Decades later, treasure hunters arrived with new technology. The world held its breath. What they found next was either the greatest discovery in history or the ultimate disappointment.
Cast List:
Guy Walters: Historian & Author
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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Could George V Have Saved the Romanovs?
When the Russian Revolution erupted in 1917, Tsar Nicholas II and his family looked to one man who might save them: King George V of Britain, his own cousin. Britain initially offered the Romanovs refuge, but the offer was suddenly withdrawn. Why did the king change his mind, and could that decision have sealed the Romanovs’ fate?
Cast List:
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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The Medieval Warriors of Ireland | St. Patrick’s Day Special
For this St Patrick’s Day special episode of Forbidden History, archaeologist Tim Sutherland travels to Ireland to explore the reality behind one of the country’s most famous medieval battles. With insights from historians, archaeologists and weapons experts, the episode reveals how new research and archaeology are shedding fresh light on the conflict.
Cast List:
John Cronin: Writer and Histor
Al Capone: America’s Most Notorious Gangster
In this episode of Forbidden History, we are joined by historian Tracy Borman. Tracy heads to Chicago to discover how Al Capone rose to infamy, from club bouncer to the most notorious gangster in history, uncovering the two sides to his personality.
Cast List:
Tracy Borman - Historian
Tony McMahon - Historian and Author
Dominic Selwood - Historian and Author
Eric Meyers – Narrator
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The Secrets of the Parthenon | Part 3
In this final episode of our three-part series, we explore the modern battle over the Parthenon sculptures as a clash between the idea of shared global heritage and the pull of national identity, as Britain and Greece stake competing claims to history itself.
Cast List:
Dominic Selwood: Journalist
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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The Secrets of the Parthenon | Part 2
In Part II of our Parthenon trilogy, we follow Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin as he secures the sculptures and begins their fraught journey from Athens to Britain. Imprisonment, financial ruin, and fierce public criticism surround him as the marbles arrive in London. Almost immediately, they ignite heated debate in Parliament and among Britain’s cultural elite.
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The Secrets of the Parthenon | Part 1
Long before it became a global controversy, the Parthenon was the ultimate statement of Athenian power.
In Part I of our three-part special, historian Dominic Selwood takes us back to 5th-century BC Athens. Join us in exploring its construction under Pericles, its role as a temple and imperial treasury, and the powerful sculptural programme designed by Phidias. From the metopes and frieze to the
The First African American WWII Tank Battalion
In World War II, the U.S. Army’s 761st Tank Battalion, known as the Black Panthers. They fought not only Nazi Germany but also the racism within their own ranks. Sent into some of the fiercest battles in Europe, they built a combat record that stunned and impressed their commanders. Yet for decades, their story was largely overlooked.
Cast List:
Dr. Ed Lengel: Chief Historian, National Medal
Italy's Mafia of the Renaissance
In this episode, we dive into the world of the Condottieri, the mercenary captains who shaped the politics and battlefields of Renaissance Italy. We explore their shifting loyalties, ruthless strategies, and the lasting legacy they left on European warfare…
Cast List:
Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist
Dr David Nicolle: Author & Military Historian
Dr Toby Capwell: The Wallace Collection
Dave H
The Alchemical Secrets of Isaac Newton
In this episode, we uncover the surprising, sometimes contradictory sides of Isaac Newton, from his plague‑year breakthroughs to his mystical obsessions and turbulent personality. He was far more than the inventor of calculus and the man who explained gravity - he was also a secretive alchemist, a biblical scholar, a financial speculator, and a fiercely private thinker whose curiosity knew almost
MK-Ultra: Revisited
In this episode, we take a deeper look into a clandestine CIA project from the Cold War-era, MK-Ultra. Mind control, drug use, and a potential link to Charles Manson are just a few of the topics that shadow this story, with its eventual exposure reshaping the public’s trust in government intelligence agencies.
Cast List:
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and h
Jesus and the Cross: Tracing the Evidence
This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. In this episode, we take a look at the historical evidence of Jesus’ crucifixion, from the realities behind the legend, to piecing together what we know for certain and what is missing. We explore how little detail the Bible truly contains – including no reference to a cross – and the lack of archaeologica
D-Day: The Allies' Battle for Liberation
In this episode we take a look at the D-Day landings of World War II. From the overlooked battlefields to the details of the combined arms allied operation, this episode questions what we think we know about one of history’s most iconic military operations. Including a daring commando raid behind enemy lines, that was instrumental to the seizure of the beaches.
Cast List:
Geoffrey Wawro: Prof
Last Tsars of Russia: The Romanov Conspiracy
This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. We take a look at the tragic murder of the last Tsars of Russia, the Romanovs, in 1918. This episode explores the decline of Tsar Nicolas as ruler, the grizzly deaths of him and his family, and the conspiracies that surrounded their deaths in the following years.
Cast List:
Helen Rappaport: Author &
Casablanca in the Mountains: Hitler’s Secret Gateway
Deep in the Pyrenees lies an abandoned railway station that was once the second largest in Europe. This luxurious station at the border between France and Spain in its heyday was a real-life Casablanca. In this episode, we take a look at the shadowy history of Canfranc, including tales of espionage, Nazi gold and the fight against tyranny.
Cast List:
Tim Dunn: Railway Historian
Dominic Sel
Ludwig II: A Fairy-Tale King’s Fatal End
King Ludwig II of Bavaria, famed for his eccentricity and fairy-tale castles, was found dead in Lake Starnberg in 1886 under mysterious circumstances. Officially ruled a suicide, his death has long fuelled speculation of a government conspiracy to remove a monarch whose artistic pursuits clashed with political priorities. This enduring mystery raises the question: was Ludwig truly mad, or the vic
Nazis in Antarctica?
In this episode, we dive into one of the more peculiar World War II conspiracy theories: the alleged Nazi expeditions to Antarctica. We explore the historical roots, the myths of secret bases, and why this story continues to captivate imaginations decades later. Was it simply for science and discovery, or something stranger?
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The Witch Hunt That Shook America
Join us as we explore the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 - one of the most infamous chapters in American history. Discover how fear and superstition sparked mass hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts, leading to the wrongful execution of 20 innocent people. We’ll uncover the truth behind the trials, their lasting impact, and why many believe Salem remains haunted to this day.
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The Curse of the Templars
In 1307, the once-mighty Knights Templar were accused of heresy and dismantled by the French crown. Legend says their last Grand Master uttered a chilling curse as he faced the flames - a curse that would echo through the fall of kings and kingdoms. Was it coincidence, or the lingering shadow of the Templars’ wrath?
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The Mysterious Origins of the Templars
Born in the shadows of the Crusades, the Knights Templar began as humble protectors of pilgrims but soon rose to unimaginable power. Who was this mysterious group? And how did they rise from guardians to legendary figures shrouded in mystery?
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The King’s Chapel Mystery
In this episode, archaeologist Tim Sutherland leads the search for King Richard III’s long-lost chapel at Towton, North Yorkshire. Through the study of skeletons, with traces of vanished architecture, he uncovers clues that may reveal the hidden story of this medieval sanctuary.
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Witches' Railway: From Pagan Myths to WWII & the Stasi
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history of the Harz Railway in Germany. A story that holds tales of witches, top-secret Nazi weapons programmes and political Cold War spies.
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The Stonehenge Mystery
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we’re joined by Tony McMahon to discuss the enigma that is Stonehenge. Who built this 5000 year old monument and how? We cover the various theories and mysteries that have surrounded this remarkable site over the years.
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The Prince George Conspiracy
This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. In this episode, we examine the life of Prince George, Duke of Kent and delve into the conspiracies surrounding his untimely death.
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Australia’s Rainforest Railway
In this episode, we join experts as they take a look at the fascinating story behind one of Australia’s historic railway lines. Everyday, tourists take the picturesque journey among ancient trees, towering mountains and majestic waterfalls before reaching the tableland above. But this railway line has a hidden story that links deadly animals, mysterious holes in the ground and WWII’s Pacific War…
The Fight for Italy
In this episode, we dive into the brutal Battle of Monte Cassino, the crucial fight for Italy that tested the Allies’ determination against tough German defences. We discuss the causes that led to the breach of an important agreement, and to one of the most controversial bombings of the war.
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The Somme: The First 24 Hours
In this Remembrance Day episode, we join Sir Tony Robinson to uncover the first day of the Battle of the Somme, from the perspective of five men from the Sheffield ‘Pals’ Battalion. Known in history to be one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War 1, we recount its first 24 hours by tracing the Pals’ real story, visiting key sites and the families of those affected.
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The Curse of the Devil's Bible
This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. The Devil’s Bible is a centuries old medieval Bible manuscript, famous for its haunting picture of the Devil drawn within. We follow its journey across Europe and discuss the cursed legend that follows it…
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The Enigmatic ‘Wow!’ Signal
In this episode we delve into the mysterious story of the ‘Wow!’ signal. In 1977, a strong narrowband radio signal cut through cosmic noise at Ohio State University’s Big Ear Radio Observatory, causing the astronomer who discovered it to circle the data on the print out and scribble a single word, “Wow!” - could this communication have come from somewhere otherworldly?
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Halloween Special: Werewolves
In this Halloween special of the Forbidden History podcast we delve into the history of the mysterious werewolf. From Europe's 17th century "werewolf trials" to modern day silver-screen shapeshifters, we trace how the myth of this mystifying creature has evolved throughout centuries of fear and folklore...
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Hitler's Polar Railway
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we hear the remarkable story of one of the northernmost railway lines on earth - high in the northern reaches of Scandinavia, this line links the coast of the Norwegian Sea with the rich resources of inland Sweden. But its secret story remains hidden at the bottom of a nearby fjord where the wrecks of Nazi destroyers and Allied ships lay testament
Inside Area 51
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Area 51 - the secretive military base in Nevada, long rumoured to hide UFOs, alien technology, and government cover-ups…
Join historian and author Guy Walters as we explore the mysterious stories behind one of the world’s most famous conspiracy zones.
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Battle of the Skies: The Blitz
World War Two. For the first time in history, the battlefield has shifted mainly to the skies. Control of airspace now determines victory below, sparking a fierce race to outsmart the enemy. From the invention of radar to Hitler’s so-called “Wonder Weapons,” every innovation becomes a weapon in the struggle to bring the enemy down.
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Vikings: The True Story | Part 3
In the final instalment of our three-part Vikings special, discoveries and forensic evidence collide to rewrite the Vikings’ story, revealing their everyday lives, vast networks and the surprising legacy they left across Europe.
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Vikings: The True Story | Part 2
In part two of our three-part special, the investigation deepens as our team follows the trail of newly uncovered Viking artefacts, revealing surprising connections and challenging what we thought we knew about this infamous historical era.
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Vikings: The True Story | Part 1
In part one of this three part special, we begin our journey into the world of the Vikings, uncovering groundbreaking discoveries that challenge long-held myths about the so-called Nordic “warrior race.” With exclusive access to a team of Norwegian experts, we explore how cutting-edge research is rewriting Viking history.
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The Fall of Rasputin
In part two, we uncover Rasputin’s grip on the Romanovs, the chaos his influence sparked across Russia and the many conspiracies surrounding his death...
Cast List:
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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The Rise of Rasputin: Priest or Sorcerer?
In part one of this two-part Forbidden History special, we trace Rasputin’s mysterious rise from humble Siberian beginnings to the heart of Russia’s royal court. From his rumoured miracles, to his magnetic hold over the royal family, the Romanovs, we take a look at the origins of a legend that blurred the line between holy man and dark mystic...
Cast List:
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news produ
The Vanished Eighth Wonder: Russia’s Missing Amber Room
Once considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Amber Room was a dazzling golden chamber stolen by the Nazis during World War II and never seen again. In this episode, we examine the history, legends, and many theories behind Russia’s most infamous missing treasure.
Cast List:
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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Secrets of the Pyramids: Ancient Alien Builders?
Are the great pyramids monuments of human ingenuity… or encoded messages from the stars? In this episode, we’re joined by Tony McMahon as we explore the cosmic code hidden in ancient stone.
Cast List:
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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Uncovering Medieval Disease
Illness and disease were an unavoidable part of medieval life. With short life expectancies and deaths often hastened by infection, sickness shaped everyday existence. In this episode, archaeologists reveal how a skeleton uncovered in York, England offers insights into how people coped with disease in the Middle Ages.
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Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University of York
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Secrets of the Railway That Changed the World
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we look at how a small stretch of railway changed everything, propelling mankind into the modern world. The Liverpool to Manchester line transformed travel, time itself, and reshaped society. Yet behind the triumph lay plenty of challenges, danger, and even death…
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Claire Barratt: Industrial Heritage Engineer
Dr Susan Major: Railway
The Legend of Mothman
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we unravel the chilling legend of the Mothman. Was this winged creature whose creepy sightings shook Point Pleasant, West Virginia in the 1960s really a harbinger of doom, or simply folklore taking flight?
Cast List:
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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Malta Under Seige
The fate of the small Mediterranean island of Malta hung by a thread during World War II. In this episode, we speak with experts as they explore the defences of Malta, the intricate underground tunnel network built by the Maltese people to shelter from the relentless bombing, and the incredible story of the vessel that saved the island from starvation.
Cast List:
Victoria Taylor: Aviation Hi
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Often remembered as symbols of divine judgment, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah remain some of the most haunting stories in the Bible...
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During the height of WW1, a ship once nicknamed ‘The Dutch Titanic’ became embroiled in a 24-hour long battle with a pack of German U-Boats. In this episode, we follow a group of underwater explorers as they discover a new wreck in the North Atlantic that could shed a whole new light on the events that took place that fateful day.
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