Stay ConnectedForbidden History is a documentary podcast series which explores the past’s darkest corners, sheds light on the lives of intriguing individuals, and uncovers the truth buried deep in history’s most controversial legacies. Each episode will delve into the history archives to reveal new perspectives on familiar stories.
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This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. The Devil’s Bible is a centuries old medieval Bible manuscript, famous for its haunting picture of the Devil drawn within. We follow its journey across Europe and discuss the cursed legend that follows it…
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Cast List:
Dominic Selwood: A historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
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
Elin Andersson: A specialist in ancient manuscripts and an expert on the Devil’s Bible, based at the National Library of Sweden
Scott Sophos: Prague-based historian and teacher
Dr Andrew Boakye: Lecturer in Religions & Theology at the University of Manchester
Peter Stanford: Writer, editor, journalist and presenter, known for his biographies and writings on religion and ethics
Tori Burton: Historian
Dr. Karen Bellinger: Archeologist
Lynn Picknett: Author & Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode we delve into the mysterious story of the ‘Wow!’ signal. In 1977, a strong narrowband radio signal cut through cosmic noise at Ohio State University’s Big Ear Radio Observatory, causing the astronomer who discovered it to circle the data on the print out and scribble a single word, “Wow!” - could this communication have come from somewhere otherworldly?
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Cast List:
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this Halloween special of the Forbidden History podcast we delve into the history of the mysterious werewolf. From Europe's 17th century "werewolf trials" to modern day silver-screen shapeshifters, we trace how the myth of this mystifying creature has evolved throughout centuries of fear and folklore...
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Cast List:
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we hear the remarkable story of one of the northernmost railway lines on earth - high in the northern reaches of Scandinavia, this line links the coast of the Norwegian Sea with the rich resources of inland Sweden. But its secret story remains hidden at the bottom of a nearby fjord where the wrecks of Nazi destroyers and Allied ships lay testament to the crucial role it played in WWII…
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Cast List:
Tim Dunn: Railway Historian
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
Claire Barratt: Industrial Engineer
Frank Bang: Underwater Photographer
Steingrim Sneve: Local Guide
Nigel Jones: Author & Historian
Eystein Markusson: Narvik Battle Expert
Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist
Stig Olav Johansen: Local Historian
Prof. Steinar Aas: WWII Historian
Rasmus Norling: Kiruna New Town Curator
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Area 51 - the secretive military base in Nevada, long rumoured to hide UFOs, alien technology, and government cover-ups…
Join historian and author Guy Walters as we explore the mysterious stories behind one of the world’s most famous conspiracy zones.
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Cast List:
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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World War Two. For the first time in history, the battlefield has shifted mainly to the skies. Control of airspace now determines victory below, sparking a fierce race to outsmart the enemy. From the invention of radar to Hitler’s so-called “Wonder Weapons,” every innovation becomes a weapon in the struggle to bring the enemy down.
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Cast List:
Guy Walters: Author and Historian
Nigel Jones: Author and Historian
Katherine Sharp Landdeck: Author and Historian
Chris Kolonko: Archaeologist
Ben Bishop: LIDAR Operator
Victoria Taylor: Aviation Historian
Geoffrey Wawro: Military Historian
James Corum: Military Historian
Robert M. Citino: Senior Historian, The National WWII Museum
Stephen Fisher: Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In the final instalment of our three-part Vikings special, discoveries and forensic evidence collide to rewrite the Vikings’ story, revealing their everyday lives, vast networks and the surprising legacy they left across Europe.
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Cast List:
Cat Jarman: Archaeologist & Author, River Kings
Ragnar Orten Lie: Archaeologist, Kulturarv Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune
Petra Schneidhofer: Kulturarv, Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune
Sverre Naesheim: Metal Detectorist
Terje Gansum: Archaeologist, Seksjonsleder, Kulturary Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune
Clare Downham: Professor of Medieval History, Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool
Ole Harald Flaten: Oseburg Heritage Foundation
Nils Olav Gjone: Nedre Lagen Elvelag
Tor Oydvin: Oseburg Heritage Foundation
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In part two of our three-part special, the investigation deepens as our team follows the trail of newly uncovered Viking artefacts, revealing surprising connections and challenging what we thought we knew about this infamous historical era.
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Cast List:
Cat Jarman: Archaeologist & Author, River Kings
Ragnar Orten Lie: Archaeologist, Kulturarv Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune
Terje Gansum: Archaeologist, Seksjonsleder, Kulturary Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune
Steinar Mandt: Vest-Telemark Museum Eidsborg
Sverre Naesheim: Metal Detectorist
Dag Rorgemoen: Director, Vest-Telemark Museum Eidsborg
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In part one of this three part special, we begin our journey into the world of the Vikings, uncovering groundbreaking discoveries that challenge long-held myths about the so-called Nordic “warrior race.” With exclusive access to a team of Norwegian experts, we explore how cutting-edge research is rewriting Viking history.
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Cast List:
Cat Jarman: Archaeologist & Author, River Kings
Ragnar Orten Lie: Archaeologist, Kulturarv Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune
Terje Gansum: Archaeologist, Seksjonsleder, Kulturary Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune
Christer Tonning: Archaeologist, Kulturarv Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In part two, we uncover Rasputin’s grip on the Romanovs, the chaos his influence sparked across Russia and the many conspiracies surrounding his death...
Cast List:
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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