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In World War II, the U.S. Army’s 761st Tank Battalion, known as the Black Panthers. They fought not only Nazi Germany but also the racism within their own ranks. Sent into some of the fiercest battles in Europe, they built a combat record that stunned and impressed their commanders. Yet for decades, their story was largely overlooked.
Cast List:
Dr. Ed Lengel: Chief Historian, National Medal of Honor Museum
Selena Carty: Cultural and Ancestral Historian
Dr. Robert Jefferson: Associate Professor of History, University of New Mexico
Wayne Robinson: 761st Historian
Shalina Patel: Historian
Private E.G McConnell: Self
Staff Sgt. Floyd Dade: Self
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode, we dive into the world of the Condottieri, the mercenary captains who shaped the politics and battlefields of Renaissance Italy. We explore their shifting loyalties, ruthless strategies, and the lasting legacy they left on European warfare…
Cast List:
Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist
Dr David Nicolle: Author & Military Historian
Dr Toby Capwell: The Wallace Collection
Dave Hewitt: White Rose Armourie
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode, we uncover the surprising, sometimes contradictory sides of Isaac Newton, from his plague‑year breakthroughs to his mystical obsessions and turbulent personality. He was far more than the inventor of calculus and the man who explained gravity - he was also a secretive alchemist, a biblical scholar, a financial speculator, and a fiercely private thinker whose curiosity knew almost no bounds.
Cast List:
Dominic Selwood: Author, Historian & Barrister
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode, we take a deeper look into a clandestine CIA project from the Cold War-era, MK-Ultra. Mind control, drug use, and a potential link to Charles Manson are just a few of the topics that shadow this story, with its eventual exposure reshaping the public’s trust in government intelligence agencies.
Cast List:
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. In this episode, we take a look at the historical evidence of Jesus’ crucifixion, from the realities behind the legend, to piecing together what we know for certain and what is missing. We explore how little detail the Bible truly contains – including no reference to a cross – and the lack of archaeological evidence.
Cast List:
Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian
Dr Andrew Boakye: Lecturer in Religions & Theology at the University of Manchester
Janina Ramirez: A cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford
Tony McMahon: A former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Dominic Selwood: A historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Peter Stanford: Writer, editor, journalist and presenter, known for his biographies and writings on religion and ethics
Gunnar Samuelsson: Author and Associate Professor in New Testament Studies at the University of Gothenburg.
Bena Mantel: Licensed tour guide, lecturer and archaeologist.
Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow
Israel Hershkovitz: Anatomist Professor at Tel Aviv University
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In this episode we take a look at the D-Day landings of World War II. From the overlooked battlefields to the details of the combined arms allied operation, this episode questions what we think we know about one of history’s most iconic military operations. Including a daring commando raid behind enemy lines, that was instrumental to the seizure of the beaches.
Cast List:
Geoffrey Wawro: Professor of Military History
Peter Caddick-Adams: Historian
Martin Davies: Author
Stuart Lawrence: Historian
Rudy Passera: Military Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. We take a look at the tragic murder of the last Tsars of Russia, the Romanovs, in 1918. This episode explores the decline of Tsar Nicolas as ruler, the grizzly deaths of him and his family, and the conspiracies that surrounded their deaths in the following years.
Cast List:
Helen Rappaport: Author & Historian
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
James Sherwood: Writer & Royal Correspondent
Christopher Warwick: Royal Biographer & Historian
Andrew Cook: Author, Historian & former British civil servant
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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Deep in the Pyrenees lies an abandoned railway station that was once the second largest in Europe. This luxurious station at the border between France and Spain in its heyday was a real-life Casablanca. In this episode, we take a look at the shadowy history of Canfranc, including tales of espionage, Nazi gold and the fight against tyranny.
Cast List:
Tim Dunn: RailwayHistorian
Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
Claire Barratt: Industrial Heritage Engineer
Jonathan Diaz: Retired Bus Driver
Regine Pehau-Gerbet: Historian
Rocio Hurtado: Forest Engineer
Nigel Jones: Author & Historian
Ramon J. Campo: Historian & Journalist
Santiago Marraco: Son of Resistance Fighter
Simone Casaubon: Ex Resistance Fighter
Emilio Astier: Grandson of Resistance Fighter
Suze Kundu: Material Chemist
Carlos Pena Garay: Director, Canfranc Underground Lab
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King Ludwig II of Bavaria, famed for his eccentricity and fairy-tale castles, was found dead in Lake Starnberg in 1886 under mysterious circumstances. Officially ruled a suicide, his death has long fuelled speculation of a government conspiracy to remove a monarch whose artistic pursuits clashed with political priorities. This enduring mystery raises the question: was Ludwig truly mad, or the victim of darker forces?
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Cast List:
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
James Sherwood: Writer and Royal Correspondent
Ann Marie Ackerman: Writer & Prosecutor
Ken Hollings: Writer, broadcaster and cultural theorist
Dr Gerhard Immler: Chief Archive Director, Bavarian State Archives, Munich
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode, we dive into one of the more peculiar World War II conspiracy theories: the alleged Nazi expeditions to Antarctica. We explore the historical roots, the myths of secret bases, and why this story continues to captivate imaginations decades later. Was it simply for science and discovery, or something stranger?
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Cast List:
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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