Forbidden History

In this Halloween special episode, we take a look at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where the small U.S. town of Salem was gripped by mass hysteria involving witchcraft. 20 innocent men and women were executed, but were later pardoned. Many believe that Salem, Massachusetts, remains haunted, with some using modern witchcraft to appease vengeful spirits and lift this legendary curse. Introducing F...

This Halloween, Forbidden History investigates the Woman in the Wych Elm. Who was she, and who hid her body inside a tree? Explore one of Britain’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Joyce M. Coley: Author of ‘Bella: An Unsolved Mystery’. Andrew Sparke: Independent publisher and author of ‘Bella in the Wych Elm’. Richard Lund: Son of Dr John Lund, the forensic scien...

In this episode, we follow the 800-year history of a medieval Bible manuscript, famous for its giant illustration of the Devil contained within its pages. We recount its journey across Europe as it changes hands between emperors and queens and the history it sees along the way—as well as the cursed legends that follow it. Introducing Forbidden History: The Visual Edition, revisiting stories from o...

Cleopatra’s beauty became legend, but her fight for power shaped history. Joined by historian Arran Erwin, we explore her rise to Egypt’s throne, her alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and the ambition, rivalries and fatal decisions behind one of history’s most famous queens. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Arran Erwin: Historian of Ancient Rome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Ancient pyramids are among the greatest wonders of the world and exist across many civilizations. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the origins of these structures, as experts question if they were independently constructed or perhaps the design of something more mysterious… We’re bringing back some of our classic stories, this time with visuals! Introducing Forbidden Hi...

Little did the monks at the monastery on Lindisfarne Island suspect on a cold Northumbrian morning in 793 that they were to become the first victims of a new breed of raiders whose plunder would usher in a new age soon to dominate Europe. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist and Host Max Adams: Archaeologist and Author Richard Carlton: Archaeologist Keith Cooper: Artist J...

In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic crystal skulls, believed by some to be ancient relics of the Aztec and Maya civilizations, endowed with supernatural powers. Experts follow new leads to determine whether these crystal skulls are authentic artifacts or modern-day forgeries. Introducing Forbidden History: The Visual Edition, revisiting stories from our archive with imagery and footage th...

Historian Nigel Jones takes us inside the Nuremberg Trials, where leading Nazis faced justice. What did it take to hold the men behind the Holocaust to account? Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Nigel Jones: Historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re bringing back some of our classic stories, this time with visuals! Introducing Forbidden History: The Visual Edition, revisiting stories from our archive with imagery and footage that bring the people, places and mysteries to life. Now available on our main feed, it’s a richer, more immersive way to enjoy the stories you know and discover those you may have missed. In this episode, we delve...

Could psychic powers be the ultimate spying weapon? Former CIA officer Lindsay Moran joins us to explore Project Stargate, the secret programme that investigated whether the human mind could uncover intelligence beyond the reach of conventional espionage. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Lindsay Clancy: Former CIA Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re bringing back some of our classic stories, this time with visuals! Introducing Forbidden History: The Visual Edition, revisiting stories from our archive with imagery and footage that bring the people, places and mysteries to life. Now available on our main feed, it’s a richer, more immersive way to enjoy the stories you know and discover those you may have missed. The Vatican is home to fif...

Charles Lindbergh became a global icon after his record-breaking flight across the Atlantic—but behind the heroic image lay a far more controversial figure. Historian Nigel Jones explores his extraordinary life, political beliefs, and enduring connection to “America First." Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Nigel Jones: Historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The walls of Jericho are said to have fallen after seven days of marching and trumpet blasts – but what does the archaeology actually reveal? Historian Tony McMahon joins Forbidden History to investigate one of the Bible’s most dramatic stories, the ruined city beneath modern Jericho, and its strange customs and of course the enduring mystery of what really brought its walls down. Cast List Eric M...

In 1872, the Mary Celeste was discovered drifting across the Atlantic, cargo intact, but every person aboard mysteriously missing. Historian and author Dominic Selwood joins us to examine the evidence, unravel the myths and ask what really happened to history’s most famous ghost ship. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Dominic Selwood: Historian and Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

During the blackouts of the Second World War, serial killer Paul Ogorzow stalked the darkened trains of Nazi Berlin. In this episode of Forbidden History, we uncover the S-Bahn Murders, and reveal how wartime chaos and Nazi censorship helped the so-called S-Bahn Murderer hide in plain sight. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Paul Ogorzow: Archive footage Ivan Moy: Dr Waldemar Weimann Jens Dobler: P...

The discovery of two female skeletons aboard the magnificent Oseberg ship has puzzled historians for more than a century. Who were these mysterious women, and what does their extraordinary burial reveal about Viking life, death and ritual? Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Louise Loe: Archaeologist Neil Price: Archaeologist and Viking historian David Score: Archaeologist Tim Sutherland: Archaeologi...

We explore the CIA’s covert involvement in Chile, the fall of Salvador Allende and the rise of Augusto Pinochet. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Lindsay Morran: Former CIA Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team at Forbidden History examines skulls from the site of the 1499 Battle of Dornach. The battle between Maximilian I and the Old Swiss Confederacy saw Switzerland win its independence from the Holy Roman Empire. Eric Meyers: Narrator Christine Cooper: Physical Anthropologist Gerry Embleton: Author and Illustrator Susan Marti: Doctor, Bernisches Historisches Museum David Nicolle: Author and M...

In this week's episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood explores the extraordinary life and contested legacy of Fritz Haber, the Nobel Prize-winning chemist whose discoveries transformed both agriculture and warfare, leaving behind one of history's most complex moral debates. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Dominic Selwood: Author & Historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

In this episode, we explore the ruins of Nazi Germany’s failed building projects and the remnants of its various schemes and ambitions. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Host Dr Marcus Meyer: Historian Guy Walters: Author and Journalist Geoffroy Wawro: Military Historian, University of North Texas Katherine Sharp Landdeck: Author and Historian, Texas Woman’s University Nigel Jones: Author and Historian Pete...

In this episode, we are joined by former CIA officer Lindsay Moran to explore the extraordinary story of Adolf Tolkachev, the Soviet engineer who secretly passed some of the USSR’s most closely guarded military secrets to the CIA. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Lindsay Moran: Former CIA Officer https://www.amazon.com/Billion-Dollar-Spy-Espionage-Betrayal/dp/0345805976/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encod...

In this episode of Forbidden History we uncover the hidden wealth of the Viking world. From the remarkable hordes of Gotland to the intricate jewellery of Scandinavia, we explore what these remarkable finds reveal about Viking life and their legacy. PATREON LINK HERE: https://patreon.com/ForbiddenHistory?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink...

In this episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood joins us as we explore the truth behind the heist that changed the art world forever, and transformed the Mona Lisa into a global phenomenon. PATREON LINK HERE: https://patreon.com/ForbiddenHistory?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Dominic Selwood: Jou...

Some of the most shocking cases connected with the regime's bloody reign, beginning with Hitler's niece Geli Raubal, who was found dead in his apartment in 1931. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood joins us to trace the terrifying rise of witch trials in Britain and beyond, exploring how fear, faith and accusation could turn suspicion into a death sentence. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Dominic Selwood: Historian and Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices