Forbidden History

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into how Adolf Hitler leveraged recreation and leisure activities to control Germany's workforce and instill the ideals of the Nazi regime in the citizens of the Third Reich. Cast List: 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 topic...

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we delve into the mysterious murder of Arthur of Brittany, the young heir whose death in 1203 raised questions of betrayal and political intrigue. Was it a power play by King John of England, or something more sinister? Cast List: Stephen Church: Historian & Expert on King John Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Prof. Michael Green: Forensic Pat...

Fritz Todt was responsible for overseeing major engineering projects such as the autobahn, the West Wall defenses, and more. But in 1942, he died under mysterious circumstances… Cast List: Jadwiga Korowaj: Local Guide, in collaboration with Wolf’s Lair Museum Nigel Jones: Author and Historian Guy Walters: Author and Historian  Dr. Christian Packheiser: Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History Jo...

In 1943, Sir Harry Oakes, a wealthy gold magnate, was brutally murdered in the Bahamas, where the Duke of Windsor was serving as governor at the time. The investigation and trial were marred by allegations that the Duke influenced the outcome, fuelling suspicions of a cover-up… Cast List:  Raymond J Batvins: Former FBI Special Agent  James Owen: Author, ‘A Serpent in Eden’ Andrew Morton: Author, ’...

Discover how a top-secret government bunker would help America survive a worst-case nuclear war scenario.  Bringing you a bonus episode from a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons,...

TW: The following episode contains discussion of suicide, please listen with care.  In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore Adolf Hitler's childhood, his artistic ambitions, and his relationships, delving into how these personal experiences, shaped by the trauma of war, fuelled the motivations that ultimately led to widespread destruction. Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Hi...

Did the Knights Templar plunder treasure from Jerusalem and conceal it? Several theories suggest possible hiding places, including an uninhabited island in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Royston Cave in Hertfordshire, England, and beneath Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, which was featured in the 2006 film The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks. Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Andrew Gough...

As one of their most controversial scientists, Heisenberg was key in the Nazis' efforts to develop an atomic bomb. But how close was he to succeeding? Cast List: Dr Gerhard Rammer: Deutsches Technikmuseum Shalina Patel: Historian  Guy Walters: Author and Historian  Dr. Mark Walker: Union College, New York  Nigel Jones: Author and Historian  Dr. Kathryn Olesko: Georgetown University Dr. Magnus Brec...

Did deathly ill George V, King of the United Kingdom and younger brother of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, die of natural causes in 1936 or was he the unwilling victim of euthanasia? Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian  Anna Whitelock: Historian & Broadcaster David Haviland: Journalist & Author  James Sherwood: Writer & Royal Correspondent  Iris Millis: Medical Histori...

Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more. 'Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned' is an entertaining journey into the world’s most remarkable ab...

Was famous playwright Christopher Marlowe the victim of a political conspiracy, or was his death a simple tavern brawl gone wrong? In this episode, we discuss the strange circumstances around his mysterious and untimely death. Cast List:  Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces  Prof. Michael Green: Forensic Pathologist  Andrew Rose: Barrister & QC Dr. Susan Doran:...

The designer of one of the most popular car brands in history, Ferdinand Porsche, would not have seen his success without the support of Adolf Hitler. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we take a look at the life of the man behind the brand... Cast List: Shalina Patel: Historian Karl Ludvigsen: Author ‘Professor Porsche’s Wars’ Frank Jung: Head of Porsche Historic Archives Richard Ha...

Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more. 'Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned' is an entertaining journey into the world’s most remarkable ab...

TW: The following episode contains discussion of suicide, please listen with care.  Amy Robsart, the wife of Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite, Robert Dudley, was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in 1560. Whispers of murder and conspiracy spread across England; was it a tragic accident or a calculated killing so Dudley could marry the Queen? In this episode, we take a look at the mystery surrou...

How did Prince Albert Victor, grandson of Queen Victoria, become a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders that shook Victorian London in 1888? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we take a look at the life of ‘Prince Eddy’, from his involvement in the Cleveland Street Scandal, the accusations of his involvement with the Jack the Ripper murders, to his unexpected death before inheriti...

In his role as Adolf Hitler's favourite architect, Albert Speer was a central figure in the Fuhrer's inner circle and helped cement his position in power. Cast List: Dr. Karina Urbach: Author, ‘Go-Betweens for Hitler’ Dr. Magnus Brechtken: Author, ‘Albert Speer: A German Career’ Dr. Paul Gasket: Author, ‘The Architecture of Oppression’ Dr. Alexander Schmidt: Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally G...

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we look at the life of King Edward VIII and the controversies that dogged him during his life, from his love affair with an American divorcee to his meeting with Hitler… Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces James Sherwood: Author & Broadcaster Hallie Rubenhold: Author & Historian Dominic Selwood: Aut...

Adolf Hitler's aspirations were truly global. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we hear about the Nazi’s plans to invade America - and the surprising support for National Socialism in the 'land of the free'. Cast List: 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...

In the heart of Renaissance Rome, Juan Borgia, the favourite son of Pope Alexander VI, was found lifeless in the Tiber River. His murder remains one of history’s most perplexing unsolved cases. Was it a political assassination, a family betrayal, or the consequence of his own ambition?  Cast List: Richard Felix: Author & Historian  Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing h...

What happened to Josslyn Hay, the controversial 22nd Earl of Erroll who moved to Kenya in 1920s to join a promiscuous, hedonistic group of UK expat elite known as ‘the Happy Valley set’? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into the life of Lord Erroll and his mysterious murder... Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian Juliet Barnes: Author  Nicholas Best: Author, Happy Va...

When the Romans looted Jerusalem in 70AD did they take the fabled treasure of Solomon back to Rome, or did the high priests hide it somewhere in the city? Jamie Theakston meets archaeologists who have dedicated their lives to finding it. Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine  Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher s...

We take a look at the remarkable journey of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to becoming one of history’s most iconic and controversial figures. From his military successes and defeats that defined his life, to his rise to power, his personal relationships, and the enduring legacy he left on Europe and the world. Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian &...

Wernher von Braun was vital to NASA's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, but this controversial 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps…    Cast List: Dr. Katherine Landdeck: Texas Woman’s University  Michael J. Neufeld: The National Air and Space Museum  Shalina Patel: Historian  Nigel Jones: Author & Historian  Guy Walters: Author & Historian  Bernd Crabs: Museum Kummersdorf...

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we take a look at the life of Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister. Known for her beauty, style and glamorous lifestyle, Margaret was an intriguing figure who broke the royal mould and was often deemed the ‘rebellious royal’. Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces Hallie Rubenhold: A...

Jamie Theakston travels to Sardinia to meet the archaeologists who claim to have found evidence of a race of giants. He speaks with researchers who claim to have discovered such evidence in networks of caves and tombs around the world. Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine  Marcello Polastri: Sardinian Journalist Paolo...