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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 parapoliticsLynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable worksRob 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Journalists
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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