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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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