Forbidden History

From Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1897 to the modern phenomena of Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and True Blood, the legend of the vampire lives on. But how real are these mythical creatures? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we delve into whether any aspects of the vampire myth are based in reality... Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter Deborah Hyde: Editor, The Skeptic Magazine Ross Andrews: Author & Historian Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Heather Osborn: Author & Historian Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Bozhidar Dimitrov: Director, Sozopol Museum David Farrant: Vampire Hunter Aro Draven: Contemporary Vampire Lia Benninghof: Contemporary Vampire Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To some, Satanism is a religion as valid as Christianity - to others it’s a dangerous cult. With thousands of devotees and popularity rising, it's time to unearth its origins, tales and beliefs. Is there a darker side to the ancient ritual Black Mass? Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter Gavin Baddeley: Church Of Satan, UK Jack Orr: Local guide at Hellfire Caves, West Wycombe Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’ Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Ross Andrews: Author & Historian Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Heather Osborn: Author & Historian Edward Dashwood: Baronet, West Wycombe Estate Aron Paramor: Occult Researcher Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes: The Hitler Diaries (Extended) In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the case of the Hitler Diaries which purported to be sixty-two volumes of Adolf Hitler's personal journals. Convinced of their reality, Rupert Murdoch paid over a half a million dollars to publish them. The hoax turned out to be one of the greatest case of fraud ever done to a newspaper. Cast List: Gerd Heidemann: Former Reporter, Die Stern Guy Walters - Author & Historian Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Alex Boese: Author, The World's Greatest Hoaxes Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Magnus Linklater: Former News Editor, The Sunday Times Gerhard Klussmeier: Author, The True Face of Konrad Kujau Peter Hoffman: Museum of Contemporary History, Bonn Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes In 1912 the discovery of an unusual skull and jawbone in Sussex, England, led many to believe that a 'missing link' had finally been found. The revelation of a hoax, however, had wide reaching impact on anthropology and science. Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Miles Russell: Archaeologist & Charles Dawson Biographer Alex Boese: Author, The World's Greatest Hoaxes Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator Keith Moore: Head Librarian, Royal Society Cathy Walling: Curator, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery Jo Hatton: Keeper of Natural History, Horniman Museum Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes Papillon is one of the most popular books and films of the 1970s. It tells the dramatic story of the prison life of Henri Charrière, a convicted murderer with a large butterfly tattoo on his chest. But how much of his story was actually true? Was he ever imprisoned on Devil's Island? Or was it all fiction...? Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Alex Boese: Author, The World's Greatest Hoaxes Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Vladimir Lozinski: News Producer Ronnie: Local Guide Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Jim Haynes: Publisher Erwin James: Ex-Convict & Journalist Michel Muszlak: Philosopher Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes In the 1990s, a British music and record promoter presented a black and white film and claimed it was footage of a Roswell-era alien autopsy. While many believed it to be real at the time, it is now recognised as a hoax, with the producers of the film going public with exactly what methods they used to make the programme so believable... Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator Nick Pope: UK Ministry of Defense Alex Boese: Author, The World's Greatest Hoaxes Ray Santilli: Filmmaker Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian John Humphreys: Special Effects Artist Spyros Melaris: Cameraman Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbidden History presents: History's Greatest Hoaxes Orson Welles's Mercury Theater radio adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel 'The War of the Worlds' was a simulated news broadcast which convinced many Americans that an invasion by Martians was underway... Newspapers claimed that it led to a massive panic around the country, but was the original audience actually that large? Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Nick Pope: UK Ministry of Defense Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Alex Boese: Author, The World's Greatest Hoaxes Clyde Lewis: Radio Host Chris Gaylo: Local Resident Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes According to folklore a large sea monster lurks in the depths of Loch Ness in Scotland. Over the years, grainy photographs and inconclusive video footage has emerged to keep the legend alive. Is it a clever hoax or the real thing? Cast List: Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Alex Boese: Author, The World's Greatest Hoaxes Darren Naish: Palaeozoologist, University of Southampton Dick Raynor: Loch Ness Investigator Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator Steve Feltham: Record Holding Nessie Hunter Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Roland Watson: Nessie Blogger Adrian Shine: Leader of the Loch Ness Project Craig Wallace: Maritime Engineer Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A very small percentage of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan has been excavated by archaeologists - what treasures could still lie undisturbed beneath the city in hidden tombs? Investigative journalist Jamie Theakston travels to Jordan to see what he can find… Cast List: Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’ Alan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’ Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Dr. Suleiman Farajat: Former Director of Petra Site Clive Prince: Co-Author, The Templar Revelation Simon Cox: Author ‘Decoding the Lost Symbol’ Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The history books tell us that Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin towards the end of WWII. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we investigate theories that the man shot in the head was a double and that the real Hitler escaped from Germany… Cast List: Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Gerrard Williams: Author, Grey Wolf - The Escape of Adolf Hitler Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Ross Andrews: Author & Historian Heather Osborn: Author & Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the history of the Knights Templar, and attempt to uncover their secrets, speaking to some of those who challenge the accepted traditional view of the order… Cast List: Robert Howells: Author, ‘The Last Pope’ Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Ross Andrews: Author & Historian Marie Goncalvez: Local Historian & Guide Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent decades the Vatican has been rocked by various scandals; the Vatican bank, child abuse, the Magdalene laundries, as well as serious allegations against Pope Benedict XVI and his number two, Cardinal Bertone. Simultaneously, rumours continue to stir around what they're hiding in the Vatican Apostolic Archive... Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Philip Willan: Author & Journalist specialising in Italian parapolitics Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Rob Allyn: Vatican Historian Robert Howells: Author, ‘The Last Pope’ Padre Fortea: Exorcist John Dickie: Professor & Author Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Eric Meyers: Narrator NB: This episode was originally researched and broadcast in 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we examine the murder of Benito Mussolini and possible motivations behind it other than the official story. Theories include his ultimate uselessness to Hitler and the supposed existence of incriminating letters from Churchill… Cast List: Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Massimo Pollidoro: Investigative Journalist Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Alice Salvagnin: Local Guide in Milan Clive Irving: Former Investigative Journalist Annalisa Alghisi: Local Guide Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, Jamie Theakston joins Andrew Gough as they explore an underground complex near Naples, Italy, looking for the truth behind Oracles - people who were famed in the ancient world for being able to communicate with the gods, foretell the future and give advice to those seeking divine aid. Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Graziano Ferrari: Local Caver & Archaeologist Alan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’ Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’ Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner who is reported to have killed around 3,000 people during WWII. Reichhart went from dispatching enemies of the Nazis, many of whom were resisting National Socialism, to executing Nazi war criminals… Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Reporter Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Enno Muller: Berlin Bunker Owner Helen Fry: Author & Historian Fritz Lustig: Former ‘Listener’ at Latimer House Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus Christ, the son of God, is the key figure in the New Testament - the stories of his healings, miracles, arrest and crucifixion are legendary. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we investigate if there’s any historical evidence for the existence of Jesus and the events relating to him depicted in the Bible. Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Dr. Matt Green: Author & Historian Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Dr Eyal Miron: Guide & Historian Marty Friedlander: Guide & Historian Raphael Lataster: Academic & Author Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secret societies such as the Freemasons, the Bilderberg Group and Bohemian Grove are said to have political influence. In this episode, we investigate these clandestine groups to see if they really are setting the agenda or is it all just fake news? Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Robert Lomas: Freemason & Author of “The Hiram Key” Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Andrew Kakabadse: Author of ‘Bilderberg People: Elite Power and Consensus in World Affairs’ Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Dr. Matt Green: Author & Historian David V. Barrett: Author “A Brief History of Secret Societies: The Hidden Powers of Clandestine Organizations and Elites from the Ancient World to the Present Day” David Robert Grimes: Author “The Irrational Ape” Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we investigate the Dead Sea Scrolls and examine the Qumran Caves where they were discovered to find out who wrote them and why they were hidden away… Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Danny Herman: Historian & Archaeologist Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Khader Baidun: Antiques Dealer Pnina Shor: Head of Dead Sea Scrolls Project Oren Gutfeld: Archaeologist Noam Mizrahi: Dead Sea Scroll Specialist David Elkington: Author & Historian Roger Webb: Professor at University of Surrey Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who was the real James Bond? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the truth behind the world-famous fictional spy, revealing those elements of the character that were drawn from creator Ian Fleming's own experiences. Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Jon Baker: Film Armorer Ajay Chowdhury: Co-Author, Some Kind of Hero Peter Croll: James Bond Enthusiast Maryam d’Abo - Interviewee Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Alan Judd: Security Analyst and Author Stephen Lane: CEO, Prop Store Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Alessandro Palazzi: Bartender Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we examine the hidden remnants of the Berlin Wall, a notorious symbol of division, and tell the story of the Stasi, East Germany's State Security Service. Cast List Jamie Theakston: Investigative Reporter Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Dr. Matt Green: Author & Historian Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Dr. Christopher Nehring: Curator - German Spy Museum Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Peter Keup: Former Stasi Prisoner Felix Mueller: Local Guide - East Berlin Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Malta lies an incredible underground complex dating back over 5000 years, known as the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. This World Heritage Site is an ancient temple containing the remains of 7,000 humans. Among these remains, strange, elongated skulls were found, demonstrating baffling anomalies which have confounded experts for over a century. But why are they so strange? Who did they belong to? Could they be from another world, as some people have suggested? Why have some of them mysteriously disappeared? Cast List: Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Silvia DeBono - Historian Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Hugh Newman: Author & Researcher Dr. Janina Ramirez: Cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford Sharon Sultana: Curator & Expert, Heritage Museum, Malta Dr. Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow Dr. Luke Daly-Groves: Historian, author and lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire Emilio Persiano: Taxi Driver Dr. Anton Mifsud: Paediatrician Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Near Mount Ararat in Türkiye lies a mysterious boat-shaped feature in the hillside. Could this be historical evidence for the last resting place of Noah's Ark? In this episode, we follow amateur archaeologist, Andrew Jones, and his team as they use cutting-edge archaeological methods to investigate, while experts examine if these discoveries are hard proof of the Biblical legend. Cast List: Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Andrew Jones: Amateur Archaeologist Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Jeff Sohlstrom: Ground Penetrating Radar Analyst Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative Matt Daniels: 3D Imaging Analyst Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Professor David Montgomery: Author ‘The Rocks Don’t Lie’ and Professor of Earth Science at the University of Washington Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Zafer Onay: Local Guide Dr. Selena Wisnom: Assyriologist, The Queen’s College, University of Oxford Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moses is a major figure in religious history, renowned as the deliverer of the Israelites and the bearer of the Ten Commandments. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, our team of experts question if there is any scientific truth behind Moses, or if his existence is simply myth… Cast List: Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers: Community Educator for Reformed Judaism Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Dr. Bob Bianchi: Art historian Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Ahmed Osman: Author & Egyptologist Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Graham Phillips: Author & Historical Investigator Dr. Rick Doblin: Founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Dr. Simon Boxall: Oceanographer University of Southampton Carrie Kirkpatrick: Author & Priestess Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… Cast List: Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator Cary Gordon Trantham: Private Pilot Dr. Hugh Willoughby: Department of Earth & Sciences at Florida International University David Childress: Author Dave Malcolm: Former AUTEC Weapons Technician Yaniel Garriga: Pilot Dr. Philippe Rouja: Marine Anthropologist, Custodian of Shipwrecks Dr. Simon Boxall: School of Ocean & Earth Science, University of Southampton Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Nazis waged war for world domination, they began to develop a strange mythology of occult rites and pagan beliefs. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, experts investigate just how far the Nazis may have gone to transform their party into a new, cult-like religion. Cast List: Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Eric Kurlander: Professor of History & Author Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Gavin Bone: Author & Lecturer of Magic & Runes Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative Neil Tobin: Magician, Psychic Entertainer & Playwright Philip Heselton: Wiccan & Author Janet Farrar: Wicca Priestess Kirsten John-Stucke: Director of the Kreismuseum, Wewelsburg Castle Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second instalment of this two-part episode, we continue to follow expert treasure hunters in their search of ‘Yamashita’s treasure’. Legend has it that Japanese soldiers buried this vast collection of stolen relics and gold in the jungle in Southeast Asia at the end of WWII… will the treasure hunters find the hoard of valuables they’re looking for? Cast List: Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative Klaus Dona: Historian & Explorer Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Ricardo Trota Jose: Professor at University of Philippines Patrick Nicholas: Researcher & Explorer Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A collection of valuable relics and gold is said to have been hidden in caves and tunnels throughout the Philippines by Japanese soldiers during the last days of WWII. In this two-part episode, we follow expert treasure hunters as they follow new leads in their hunt for ‘Yamashita’s treasure’… Cast List: Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Klaus Dona: Historian & Explorer Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Henry Roxas: Son of Rogelio Roxas Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The location of King Solomon’s Mines has been the objective of treasure hunters and archaeologists for hundreds of years. But now new evidence has led to an amazing discovery. And the clues come from a very unlikely thing… Cast List: Hugh Newman: Author & Researcher Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Dr. Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Bena Mantel: Archaeologist Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Professor Erez Ben-Yosef: Archaeologist Dr Andrew Boakye: Lecturer in Religions & Theology at the University of Manchester Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Fergus Milton: Prehistoric Metalworking Demonstrator at Butser Ancient Farm Dr. Ellena Lyell: University of Exeter Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spectacular rock-hewn pillars of Göbekli Tepe in southern Türkiye have baffled archaeologists for decades. Who built this incredible monument over 12,000 years ago, and why? Could the builders have mastered agriculture, and were they the first settled communities of humans in the world? In this episode, experts investigate intriguing new theories, offering clues to unlocking the secrets of this ancient site. Cast List: Dr. Martin Sweatman: University of Edinburgh Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Dr. Janina Ramirez: Cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford Hugh Newman: Author & Researcher Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Dr. Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow Dr. Julia Gresky: German Archaeological Institute Professor Necmi Karul: Lead Archaeologist, Karahan Tepe Professor Avi Gopher: Tel Aviv University Gil Haklay: Israel Antiquities Authority Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Turin Shroud, which bears the image of the body of Christ, is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus and proof of his existence. In this episode, experts investigate whether this iconic relic is authentic or an elaborate hoax… Cast List: Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Professor Bruno Barberis: International Centre for the Study of the Shroud of Turin Joe Nickell: Paranormal investigator and author “Inquest on the Shroud of Turin” Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Barrie Schwortz: Official Documenting Photographer for the Shroud of Turin Research Project Dr. Matteo Borrini: Liverpool John Moores University Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer, University of Massachusetts Stephen J. Mattingly: Professor of Microbiology, University of Texas Luigi Garlaschelli: Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Pavia Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 artefacts or modern-day forgeries. Cast List: Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator Bill Homann: Owner of The Mitchell – Hedges skull Dr. Ashwini Bharathula: Material Scientist & Artist Star Johnsen-Moser: Spiritual Healer Israel Casanova: Shaman Elizabeth Cunningham: Participant Patrick Dreher: Crystal Carver Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Nazi war machine tore through Europe, they plundered museums in search of holy relics that would grant them untold power and prestige. In this episode, experts investigate how close Hitler was to discovering the Holy Grail and its promise of eternal life. Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Noah Charney: Art Historian & Author Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Harald Pernkopf: Guide at Altaussee Salt Mine Joanna Lamparska: Journalist & Author Tomasz Bonek: Journalist & Author Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Dr. Franz Kirchweger: Curator and Hofburg Palace Andreas Clemens: Guide at Historischer Kunstbunker Katarzyna Pakula: Keeper of Conservation at St. Mary’s Basilica Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ancient pyramids are among the greatest wonders of the world and exist across many civilizations. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the origins of these structures, as experts question if they were independently constructed or perhaps the design of something more mysterious… Cast List: Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Dr. Bob Bianchi: Art historian Dr. Meredith Brand: Archaeologist & Egyptologist Hugh Newman: Author & Megalith Enthusiast Dr. Sergio Gómez Chávez: Archaeologist Marianne Tames-Demauras: Egyptologist & Archaeological Scientist Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Sam Osmanagich: Author & Pyramid Researcher Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vatican is home to fifty miles of classified files that could reveal top-secret information. In this episode, experts investigate the Vatican’s possible ties to the Nazis, their Mafia banking connection, rumoured murders and even extraterrestrials. Just what else is hiding in the Vatican's secret archives? Cast List: Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine John Dickie: Author, historian, and Professor of Italian Studies at University College London Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Philip Willan: Author & Journalist specialising in Italian parapolitics Josh Peck: Author & Biblical researcher Father Jean-Baptiste Kikwaya: Astronomer at the Vatican Observatory Professor Chris Impey: Astronomer, author and University Distinguished Professor Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we take a look at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where the small U.S. town of Salem was gripped by mass hysteria involving witchcraft. 20 innocent men and women were executed, but were later pardoned. Many believe that Salem, Massachusetts, remains haunted, with some using modern witchcraft to appease vengeful spirits and lift this legendary curse. Cast List: Sam Baltrusis: Author & Historian Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history. Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Thomas Vallor: Salem Historian Nick Dickinson: Witch, Headmistress of Circe Academy in Salem Jacqui Allouise: Witch, owner of The Cauldron Black in Salem Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Hitler seized power in 1933, he had one aim in mind – to convince the German people to go to war. In this episode, a team of experts investigate the methods that Hitler and the Nazi Party used to indoctrinate a peaceful population and turn it into a finely-tuned war machine – from monopolising the airwaves to mechanising the country through use of the ‘people’s car’. We discuss some of the locations that still stand as gruesome reminders of the Nazis’ efforts to control the will of the people, such as the Olympic Park from the 1936 Berlin Olympics and Joseph Goebbels’ Propaganda Ministry. We also explore the colossal crumbling holiday park of Prora, home to the shady ‘Strength Through Joy’ programme, which sought to brainwash people on vacation and on cruise ships, including the Wilhelm Gustloff - the site of the deadliest disaster in maritime history. Cast List: Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Lindsay Moran: Author and former CIA operative Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Nick Jackson: Archaeologist and historian Dr. Luke Daly-Groves: Historian, author and lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Tommy Spree: Curator at the Anti-War Museum in Berlin Matt Menneke: Historian and Tour Guide Janina Ramirez: Cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford Andre Massoud Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Forbidden History podcast is back. In our third season, we continue to delve deep into some of history’s most controversial legacies, stepping into the past and uncovering stories that have shaped our world. Out now on your favourite podcast platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode: What was it like to be a prisoner at the infamous Alcatraz Federal Prison? In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a deep dive into the lives of its notorious inmates, and one of its most high-profile escape attempts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore the life of one of the world’s more notorious gangsters, Al Capone. From his humble beginnings on the streets of New York, to his peak in the 1920s as the undisputed King of Chicago, we take a look at his speedy rise and his equally rapid fall. What crimes did he commit to get himself locked up in Alcatraz? Cast List: Jonathan Eig: American journalist and biographer. Author of ‘Get Capone’ Dominic Selwood: A historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Craig Alton: Tour guide and co-founder of Untouchable Tours: Chicago’s Original Gangster Tour Tony McMahon: A former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Hallie Rubenhold: Author, broadcaster and historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we do a deep dive into the incredible life of legendary baseball player, who once happened to be a member of the Black Panthers, Jackie Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we hear the incredible story of the 761st Tank Battalion, also known as the Black Panthers, who fought their way through Nazi occupied Europe in WWII. As an all-black tank battalion, they were keen to prove their abilities through combat for the benefit of all like them across the United States. For the Black Panthers, it was a fight not only against the powerful enemy abroad, but a racist system at home. Cast List: · Shalina Patel: Historian, teacher and writer. · Selena Carty: Cultural & Ancestral Genealogist and historian specialising in Global African, Black, Indigenous military contributions. · Robert F. Jefferson Jr.: Associate Professor of History at the University of New Mexico · Ed Lengel: American author and military historian. Vice President for Museum Experience at the U.S. National Medal of Honor Museum · Wayne Robinson: Specialist historian of the 761st Tank Battalion · Private E.G. McConnell: Member of the 761st Tank Battalion · Staff Sargent. Floyd Dade: Member of the 761st Tank Battalion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we explore another iconic female Viking discovery, the Birka Warrior. From its excavation in 1878, to the 2017 DNA uncovering, revealing the remains to be those of a female, we take a deep dive into what factors made them believe the remains were of a male warrior for over 100 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we take a look one of the most influential finds in Viking archaeology; the 1904 discovery of the remnants of an incredible royal burial within the Oseberg Ship. We explore how the excavation rewrote understandings of Viking history and sparked many fascinating theories about who the entombed really were. Cast List: · Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist – University of York, UK · Neil Price: Archaeologist specialising in the study of Viking Age-Scandinavia · Tor Øydvin: Historian at the Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, Norway · Ellen Marie Næss: Archaeologist and lecturer at the Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, Norway · Terje Gansum: Archaeologist – Vestfold Fylkeskommune, Norway · Hanne Lovise Aannestad: Archaeologist – Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, Norway · Einar Erlingsen: The New Oseberg Viking Ship Foundation, Tønsberg, Norway · Ole Harald Flaten: Skipper of the Saga Oseberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we explore the life of Hessy Levinsons Taft, the girl who won the ‘most beautiful Aryan baby’ Nazi propaganda contest as an infant in 1935. As it turned out, Hessy was actually Jewish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the 1930s until the end of World War Two, the Nazis unleashed unspeakable horrors upon the minorities of Europe. In this episode, we take a look at their appalling pursuit of a pure Aryan race where, among other horrific ways, they established disturbing eugenics programs, both at home and across continent. Cast List: · Andrew Gough: Author and historian · Jane Thynne: British novelist, journalist and broadcaster · Nicholas O’Shaugnessy: Professor of Communications and post-Cold War German history at Queen Mary University of London · Lisa Pine: Author and historian, specialising in the history of Nazi Germany · Frank McDonough: Specialist author and historian on the Third Reich · Adrian Weale: Writer, journalist, illustrator and photographer · Terry Charman: Historian, author and curator at the Imperial War Museum · Gisela Heidenreich: Born under the Lebensborn program in 1943 in Oslo, Norway while it was under Nazi control · Nigel H. Jones: British journalist and biographer · Jim Meigs: Journalist, magazine editor and writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode: How did the religion of Christianity go from being persecuted in the Roman Empire, to becoming its state religion in less than 200 years? In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a deep dive into the rise of Christianity within the Roman Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 archaeological evidence. Cast List: · Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian · Dr Andrew Boakye: Lecturer in Religions & Theology at the University of Manchester · Janina Ramirez: A cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford · Tony McMahon: A former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian · Dominic Selwood: A historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph · Peter Stanford: Writer, editor, journalist and presenter, known for his biographies and writings on religion and ethics · Gunnar Samuelsson: Author and Associate Professor in New Testament Studies at the University of Gothenburg. · Bena Mantel: Licensed tour guide, lecturer and archaeologist. · Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow · Israel Hershkovitz: Anatomist Professor at Tel Aviv University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode: What happened to the innocent ship crew of the Hoki Maru? In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a deep dive into their story as Japanese prisoners of war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is an explorative retelling of Operation Hailstone, a great sinking of Japanese battle ships by US forces in WW2, in Chuuk Lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia. We follow a local team as they dive a newly discovered wreck, and recount stories of the epic battle along the way, including those from the perspective of local indigenous people. Cast List: Bill Jeffrey: Associate Professor at University of Guam Diane Strong: Former Journalism Professor at the University of Guam. Biographer of Kimiuo Aisek. Gradvin Aisek: Local Chuukese whose father, Kimiuo, was born under the Japanese mandate on Chuuk. Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Michael Barnette: Marine biologist, diver, author and photographer. Bill Stinnett: Local diver and owner of Truk Stop Hotel & Dive Centre on the island of Chuuk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we do a deep dive into the famous female fighters of history, from the first superstar British women fighter, Lady Bareknuckles, in 1750s Georgian London, to British boxer, Nicola Adams, taking home the world’s first Olympic women’s boxing gold medal in the London 2012 Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices