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With its origins in the Samurai culture of 17th century Japan, the Yakuza are one of the most infamous, secret and feared secret societies. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we investigate just how the Yakuza operate today...
Cast List:
Jake Adelstein: Journalist & Author
Hiroki Allen: Security Consultant
Robert Whiting: Author, Tokyo Underworld
Horiryu: Tattoo Artist
Shintaro Hayashi: Prosthetic Finger Specialist
Shoko Tendo: Daughter of Yakuza Boss
Manabu Miyazaki: Ex-Yakuza Member
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we follow Jamie Theakston as he travels to Portugal to delve into the Three Secrets of Fatima - a series of prophecies supposedly given to three young shepherds by the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1917. Is Pope Francis the last Pope? What is this third secret?
Cast List:
Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist
Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’
Micheal Hesemann: Author & Historian
Solideo Paolini: Journalist
Clive Prince: Historian
Alexandre Victorino: Local Guide
Robert Howells: Author, ‘The Last Pope’
Father Carlos Cabasinas: Basilica of Fatima
Edward Pentin: The Catholic Herald
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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Sworn to protect and preserve the Holy Blood of Christ, the Brotherhood of the Blood are a dark and mysterious sect. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we go on a quest to shed light on a group shrouded in secrecy through the ages, revealing the extreme methods the Brotherhood used.
Cast List:
Ross Andrews: Author & Historian
Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Heather Osborn: Author & Historian
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Jacques Delconcle: Brotherhood Member
Andre Douzet: Historical Researcher
Javier Fernandez: Brotherhood Member
Van Ulyen Van Nyevelt: Brotherhood Member
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we investigate a shadowy, secret department within the Bulgarian government suspected of carrying out assassinations in nine other countries during the Cold War.
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
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.
Alexenia Dimitrova: Journalist
Natalia Mihneva: Daughter of Service 7 Target
Boris Volodarski: Former Russian Intelligence Officer
Konstadin Grozav: Professor at University of Sofia
Todor Boyadzhiev: Former Deputy Director, Bulgarian Intelligence
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the magic and mystery of alchemy. Jamie Theakston speaks with author Joy Hancox about the alchemical roots of London, the design of famous buildings such as The Globe theatre and the mysterious figure of English poet John Byrom. Jamie also meets a modern day potion maker…
Cast List:
Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter
Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history
Tobias Curton: Author & Historian
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Joy Hancox: Author, ‘The Byrom Collection’
Marcos Martinon-Torres: University College London
Andrea Sella: University College London
Keith Moore: Head Librarian, the Royal Society
Guy Ogilvy: Alchemist
Eric Meyers: Narrator
*Apologies for the audio sounding a little different in the last 10 minutes of this episode, we’re working to get this sorted - all comments welcome. Thank you for listening!
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Hitler and his key officers of the Nazi High Command were all members of three main secret societies. They had a strong belief in the occult, ancient mysticism, and even alien contact, which fuelled their desire to rule as a genetically pure race...
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
Alice Von Kannon: Author & Researcher
Theo Paijmans: Researcher & Historian
Michael Fitzgerald: Author, Hitler’s Occult War
Gisela Heidenreich: Lebensborn Child
Ross Andrews: Historian & Author
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we attempt to unravel the enigma of the identity of the real-life "The Man in the Iron Mask". The man, known as Eustache Dauger, was held captive in strange circumstances for 34 years during the reign of Louis XIV…
Cast List:
Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter
Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Heather Osborn: Author & Historian
Jean-Christian Petitfils: Author, ‘Louis XIV’
Olivier Caumont: Curator, Langres Museum
Christophe Roustan Delatour: Local Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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The Assassins were one of the most deadly, notorious and secretive groups in the Medieval world. But is the romance behind these brutally efficient killers true? And have their skills and tactics been passed down and copied by today's terrorists?
Cast List:
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
James Waterson: Author: The Ismaili Assassins
Alice Von Kannon: Author & Historian
Dr. Farhad Daftary: The Institute of Ismaili Studies
Brian Michael Jenkins: US Government Advisor on Terrorism
Adbel Razaq Abu Muhaisen: Knife Maker
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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The legend of King Arthur is one of a courageous fighter and leader in battle, but for centuries the fabled king has been a mystery to historians. So was his story of Camelot, Excalibur and Guinevere just an elaborate fairy tale - or was he real?
Cast List:
Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Graham Phillips: Author & Historical Investigator
Clive Prince: Co-Author, The Templar Revelation
Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’
Tor Webster: Local Guide & Historian, Glastonbury
Ross Andrews: Author & Historian
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
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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The Ku Klux Klan is the most notorious white supremacist group in America. Once having over a million members, today it is just a shadow of its former self. Forbidden History investigates today's Klan members, looks at the impact the group has had on America over the last 150 years, and examines whether America is heading for a new race war.
Cast List:
Lawrence Battiste: Mobile Chief of Police
Richard Cohen: Southern Poverty Law Center
Michael Frierson: Son on FBI agent, Dargan Frierson
Daryl D Davis: Author, Klan-destine Relationships
Gary Freeze: Professor of History, Catwaba College
Mark Potok: Southern Poverty Law Center
Susan Sutton: Indiana Historical Society
Alice Von Kannen: Author & Researcher
James, Ken, Mackenzie, Monica, Richard: KKK Members
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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We follow Jamie Theakston on his quest to find the location of The Ark of the Covenant… could it really be held in a chapel in the Highlands of Northern Ethiopia?
Cast List:
Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’
Ross Andrews: Author & Historian
Adrian Gilbert: Co-Author ‘The Orion Mystery’
Heather Osborn: Author & Historian
Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history
Daniel Gibret: University of Addis Adaba
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Michael Kebede
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we follow Jamie Theakston as he investigates the claim that Nazis created a flying saucer at a secluded research facility, and that the US and Russia may have obtained this secret technology after WWII...
Cast List:
Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter
Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’
Alan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Clive Prince: Co-Author, The Templar Revelation
Igor Witowski: Author, ‘The Truth About the Wunderwaffe’
Simon Cox: Author, Decoding the Lost Symbol
Maurizio Verga: Founder, Italian Centre for UFO Studies
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we further examine the life and work of Nikola Tesla; a man who many claim was a scientific genius. But, was Tesla's research into alternative energy sources the victim of a conspiracy between the scientific establishment and governments?Cast List:Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporterAlan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Keith Tutt: Author & HistorianLynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable worksKim Mance: JournalistPeter Terren: Tesla CoilerDave Bullimore: Tesla CoilerDerek Woodruff: Tesla CoilerMark Turner: Tesla CoilerEric Meyers: NarratorLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The search for the Holy Grail is one of the most famous and enduring stories in history. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, journalist Jamie Theakston visits locations in England, Wales and Spain to examine claims that artefacts in each location could be the real Holy Grail.
Cast List:
Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter
Graham Phillips: Author & Historian
Alan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’
Simon Cox: Author, Decoding the Lost Symbol
Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’
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
Clive Prince: Co-Author, The Templar Revelation
Robert Howells: Author, ‘The Last Pope’
Gerald Morgan: Author, Nanteos: House of History
Brett Harrison: Shugborough Historian
Nigel Jones: General Manager, Nanteos House
Fiona Mirylees: Current Owner of the Nanteos Cup
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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