Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Halloween Special: Werewolves
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Halloween special of the Forbidden History podcast we delve into the history of the mysterio...
Hitler's Polar Railway
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we hear the remarkable story of one of the norther...
Inside Area 51
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Area 51 - the secretive military base in Nevada, long r...
Battle of the Skies: The Blitz
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World War Two. For the first time in history, the battlefield has shifted mainly to the skies. Contr...
Vikings: The True Story | Part 3
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final instalment of our three-part Vikings special, discoveries and forensic evidence collide...
Vikings: The True Story | Part 2
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our three-part special, the investigation deepens as our team follows the trail of ne...
Vikings: The True Story | Part 1
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this three part special, we begin our journey into the world of the Vikings, uncoveri...
The Fall of Rasputin
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, we uncover Rasputin’s grip on the Romanovs, the chaos his influence sparked across Ru...
The Rise of Rasputin: Priest or Sorcerer?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two-part Forbidden History special, we trace Rasputin’s mysterious rise from h...
The Vanished Eighth Wonder: Russia’s Missing Amber Room
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Amber Room was a dazzling golden chamber s...
Secrets of the Pyramids: Ancient Alien Builders?
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the great pyramids monuments of human ingenuity… or encoded messages from the stars? In this e...
Uncovering Medieval Disease
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Illness and disease were an unavoidable part of medieval life. With short life expectancies and deat...
Secrets of the Railway That Changed the World
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we look at how a small stretch of railway changed e...
The Legend of Mothman
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we unravel the chilling legend of the Mothman. Was...
Malta Under Seige
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fate of the small Mediterranean island of Malta hung by a thread during World War II. In this ep...
Sodom & Gomorrah: Lost Cities
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Often remembered as symbols of divine judgment, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah remain some of the ...
America's Final Frontier: The Yukon Railway
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we discover how over 100 years ago a remote railro...
Black Death: The Mysterious Plague Skeleton of Tadcaster
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we follow a team of experts as they investigate th...
The Dutch Titanic
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During the height of WW1, a ship once nicknamed ‘The Dutch Titanic’ became embroiled in a 24-hou...
Beyond the Battle of the Bulge
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Battle of the Bulge, or ‘Hitler’s last gamble’ was described by Winston Churchill as “th...
Oak Island: Beneath the Curse
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries, Oak Island has held its secrets tightly, in the form of hidden chambers, mysterious s...
Secrets of the Armored Dead
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we follow experts as they investigate the mass graves of those who died at the batt...
The Bermuda Triangle Mystery Shipwreck
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we follow a team of expert divers on their search t...
Medieval Dead: Peak District Frontier Fortress
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perched high above the Peak District moorlands, Carl Wark is a mysterious ancient hillfort that has ...
The Mystery of Lake Erie’s Serpent Shipwreck
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mysterious shipwreck at the bottom of Lake Erie could be the oldest wreck in America's most notori...
The Lost Wonder: Secrets of Babylon
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the mystery and majesty of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon - one of the S...
Unearthing Agincourt: Band of Brothers
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a closer look at the Battle of Agincourt through the eyes of archaeologists...
Beneath Cold Waters: The Battle of Jutland
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1916, two great fleets met in the cold, grey waters of the North Sea in what became the largest n...
Secrets of the Cathars: Montségur
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the dramatic 1244 siege of Montségur, the last stronghold of the Cathar...
UFO Conspiracy: Roswell Revealed
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1947, a strange crash in the New Mexico desert sparked rumours of alien contact and a military co...
Disappearances of the Bermuda Triangle: SS Cotopaxi
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1925, the SS Cotopaxi vanished without a trace while sailing through the infamous Bermuda Triangl...
Jesus: Mystery of the Missing Years
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to Jesus between ages of 12 and 30? In this episode we explore the mystery of his "mis...
Medieval Autopsy: Mystery of the St. Bees Man - Pt. 2
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who was the St. Bees Man? In this episode, we continue exploring the incredible story of the Cumbri...
Medieval Autopsy: Mystery of the St. Bees Man - Pt. 1
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who was the St. Bees Man? In part one of this episode, we explore the incredible story of the Cumbr...
The Nuclear Race: How Close Were the Nazis?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During World War II, Nazi Germany launched a secretive effort to harness the power of the atom - but...
Portugal vs. Castile: The Battle of Aljubarrota
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we journey to Portugal to uncover the secrets of the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrotta, w...
The Exodus: Legends and Legacy
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the ancient biblical story of the Exodus, tracing the Israelites' journe...
Private Life of Henry VIII
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the surprisingly private and complex life of Henry VIII beyond his public imag...
The Skeletons of Lewes
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we investigate a medieval skeleton found near Lewes, Sussex, initially suspected to...
The Real Frankenstein
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we uncover the true origins of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a story born from scie...
Louis XIV: The Sun King
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the extravagant reign of King Louis XIV, the "Sun King" who ruled Fran...
The Warrior of Janakkala
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2013, a team of metal detectorists in Janakkala, Finland, stumbled upon something astonishing - a...
Conspiracy on the Moon: Apollo 11
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we journey into one of the most enduring conspiracy theories of the 20th century: D...
King George III and the Prince Regent
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack the life of King George III, his battles with mental illness and how they...
James: The Forgotten Brother of Jesus
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Tony McMahon to explore the life and legacy of James, the so-call...
Nazi Megacities
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the Nazi regime’s radical urban planning ambitions, from Hitler’s vis...
Freemasons: The Original Secret Society
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re joined by historian and author, Guy Walters, as we explore the mysterious wo...
The Rise and Fall of Hermann Göring
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Hermann Göring, Hitler’s second-in-command, cheat the hangman at Nuremberg? This episode ...
Queen Victoria: The Woman Beyond the Crown
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the image of a stern monarch, Queen Victoria lived a deeply emotional life marked by personal...
The Deadly Montana Prison Siege | Where Did Everyone Go?
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enter Montana’s infamous penitentiary and hear the explosive story of a tense siege, the firing of...
The Staff of Moses: Power, Symbolism, and Legacy
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the legendary Staff of Moses, an unassuming shepherd’s rod turned divi...
Building the Nazi War Machine
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we take a look at the dark ambitions of Hans Kammle...
Beyond MK-Ultra
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forbidden History, we delve into the CIA’s controversial and secretive experime...
The Flight of Rudolf Hess
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1941, Rudolf Hess, Hitler’s deputy, embarked on a mysterious solo flight to Scotland in an unau...
The Vanishing of the Princes in the Tower
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: The following episode contains discussion of child abuse, please listen with care. In 1483, t...
A Royal Murder: Who Killed Edward II?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of Edward II of Englan...
Recreation For The Reich
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into how Adolf Hitler leveraged recreation...
The Tragic End of Arthur of Brittany
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we delve into the mysterious murder of Arthur of B...
Fritz Todt: The Man Who Built Germany’s Roads and War Machine
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fritz Todt was responsible for overseeing major engineering projects such as the autobahn, the West ...
Murder in the Bahamas: The Oakes Conspiracy
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1943, Sir Harry Oakes, a wealthy gold magnate, was brutally murdered in the Bahamas, where the Du...
Florida's Nuclear Apocalypse Bunker | Where Did Everyone Go?
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how a top-secret government bunker would help America survive a worst-case nuclear war scen...
The Private Life of Hitler
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: The following episode contains discussion of suicide, please listen with care. In this episod...
Secrets of the Templar Treasure
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Knights Templar plunder treasure from Jerusalem and conceal it? Several theories suggest pos...
Heisenberg and the Atomic Bomb
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As one of their most controversial scientists, Heisenberg was key in the Nazis' efforts to develop a...
George V: Mercy or Murder?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did deathly ill George V, King of the United Kingdom and younger brother of Prince Albert Victor, Du...
The Real Dracula's Castle | Where Did Everyone Go?
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and co...
Christopher Marlowe: Murder or Mystery?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was famous playwright Christopher Marlowe the victim of a political conspiracy, or was his death a s...
What Drove Porsche: The Man Behind the Machines
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The designer of one of the most popular car brands in history, Ferdinand Porsche, would not have see...
Introducing: ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ Ukraine’s Secret Catacombs
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and co...
The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: The following episode contains discussion of suicide, please listen with care. Amy Robsart, t...
Jack the Ripper: The Prince Eddy Conspiracy
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Prince Albert Victor, grandson of Queen Victoria, become a suspect in the Jack the Ripper mu...
Architect of Evil: The Story of Albert Speer
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In his role as Adolf Hitler's favourite architect, Albert Speer was a central figure in the Fuhrer's...
Edward VIII: The King Who Quit
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we look at the life of King Edward VIII and the con...
Operation America: Hitler’s Global Aspirations
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adolf Hitler's aspirations were truly global. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we h...
The Disappearance of Juan Borgia
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the heart of Renaissance Rome, Juan Borgia, the favourite son of Pope Alexander VI, was found lif...
Death in the Happy Valley: The Murder of the Earl of Erroll
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to Josslyn Hay, the controversial 22nd Earl of Erroll who moved to Kenya in 1920s to j...
The Treasure of Solomon
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the Romans looted Jerusalem in 70AD did they take the fabled treasure of Solomon back to Rome, ...
Napoleon: From Corsica to Conqueror
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at the remarkable journey of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his humble beginnings on the is...
Nazi Rocket Scientist to NASA Engineer: Wernher von Braun
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wernher von Braun was vital to NASA's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, but this controver...
Royal Rebel: The Life of Princess Margaret
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we take a look at the life of Princess Margaret, Q...
The Mystery of the Giants
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Theakston travels to Sardinia to meet the archaeologists who claim to have found evidence of a...
Hidden Tomb: Tracing a Saint
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into the life of Mary Magdalene, the Saint...
Hitler's British Headquarters
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we join author and historian Guy Walters as he exp...
The Priory of Sion
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forbidden History undertakes an in-depth investigation on the mysterious secret society known as 'Th...
Decoding the Illuminati
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the mysterious group known as "The Illuminati"? If it exists at all, where do they operate f...
The Yakuza: Secret Societies
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With its origins in the Samurai culture of 17th century Japan, the Yakuza are one of the most infamo...
The Third Secret of Fatima
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we follow Jamie Theakston as he travels to Portuga...
Brotherhood of the Blood: Secret Societies
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sworn to protect and preserve the Holy Blood of Christ, the Brotherhood of the Blood are a dark and ...
Cold War Crimes: Service 7
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we investigate a shadowy, secret department within...
Secrets of the Alchemists
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the magic and mystery of alchemy. Jamie...
Nazi Secret Societies
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hitler and his key officers of the Nazi High Command were all members of three main secret societies...
The Man in the Iron Mask
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we attempt to unravel the enigma of the identity o...
The Order of Assassins: Secret Societies
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Assassins were one of the most deadly, notorious and secretive groups in the Medieval world. But...
Uncovering the Real King Arthur
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The legend of King Arthur is one of a courageous fighter and leader in battle, but for centuries the...
KKK: Secret Societies
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ku Klux Klan is the most notorious white supremacist group in America. Once having over a millio...
The Ark of the Covenant
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We follow Jamie Theakston on his quest to find the location of The Ark of the Covenant… could it r...
Top Secret Nazi UFOs
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we follow Jamie Theakston as he investigates the c...
The Genius of Nikola Tesla
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we further examine the life and work of Nikola Tes...
Search for the Real Holy Grail
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The search for the Holy Grail is one of the most famous and enduring stories in history. In this epi...
Vampires: Fact, Fiction or Folklore?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1897 to the modern phenomena of Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and Tru...