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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

  • 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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