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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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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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 
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  • 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 
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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

  • 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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