Who are the mysterious group known as "The Illuminati"? If it exists at all, where do they operate from and who are its members? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we follow Jamie Theakston as he investigates this so-called powerful secret society. 

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist

Alan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’

Simon Cox: Author ‘Decoding the Lost Symbol’

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 

Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

Clive Prince: Co-Author, ‘The Templar Revelation’

David Hambling: Author 

Robert Howells: Author, ‘The Illuminati: The Counter Culture Revolution-From Secret Societies to Wilkileaks and Anonymous’

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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With its origins in the Samurai culture of 17th century Japan, the Yakuza are one of the most infamous, secret and feared secret societies. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we investigate just how the Yakuza operate today...

Cast List:

Jake Adelstein: Journalist & Author 

Hiroki Allen: Security Consultant 

Robert Whiting: Author, Tokyo Underworld

Horiryu: Tattoo Artist 

Shintaro Hayashi: Prosthetic Finger Specialist 

Shoko Tendo: Daughter of Yakuza Boss

Manabu Miyazaki: Ex-Yakuza Member 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we follow Jamie Theakston as he travels to Portugal to delve into the Three Secrets of Fatima - a series of prophecies supposedly given to three young shepherds by the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1917. Is Pope Francis the last Pope? What is this third secret?

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist 

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

Micheal Hesemann: Author & Historian

Solideo Paolini: Journalist

Clive Prince: Historian

Alexandre Victorino: Local Guide

Robert Howells: Author, ‘The Last Pope’ 

Father Carlos Cabasinas: Basilica of Fatima 

Edward Pentin: The Catholic Herald 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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Sworn to protect and preserve the Holy Blood of Christ, the Brotherhood of the Blood are a dark and mysterious sect. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we go on a quest to shed light on a group shrouded in secrecy through the ages, revealing the extreme methods the Brotherhood used.

Cast List:

Ross Andrews: Author & Historian

Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 

Heather Osborn: Author & Historian

Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

Jacques Delconcle: Brotherhood Member

Andre Douzet: Historical Researcher

Javier Fernandez: Brotherhood Member

Van Ulyen Van Nyevelt: Brotherhood Member

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we investigate a shadowy, secret department within the Bulgarian government suspected of carrying out assassinations in nine other countries during the Cold War.

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative Reporter

Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history

Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine

Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

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 national press. 

Alexenia Dimitrova: Journalist 

Natalia Mihneva: Daughter of Service 7 Target

Boris Volodarski: Former Russian Intelligence Officer 

Konstadin Grozav: Professor at University of Sofia

Todor Boyadzhiev: Former Deputy Director, Bulgarian Intelligence 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the magic and mystery of alchemy. Jamie Theakston speaks with author Joy Hancox about the alchemical roots of London, the design of famous buildings such as The Globe theatre and the mysterious figure of English poet John Byrom. Jamie also meets a modern day potion maker…

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history

Tobias Curton: Author & Historian

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 

Joy Hancox: Author, ‘The Byrom Collection’ 

Marcos Martinon-Torres: University College London

Andrea Sella: University College London

Keith Moore: Head Librarian, the Royal Society 

Guy Ogilvy: Alchemist

Eric Meyers: Narrator

*Apologies for the audio sounding a little different in the last 10 minutes of this episode, we’re working to get this sorted - all comments welcome. Thank you for listening!

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Hitler and his key officers of the Nazi High Command were all members of three main secret societies. They had a strong belief in the occult, ancient mysticism, and even alien contact, which fuelled their desire to rule as a genetically pure race...

Cast List:

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 

Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

Alice Von Kannon: Author & Researcher

Theo Paijmans: Researcher & Historian 

Michael Fitzgerald: Author, Hitler’s Occult War

Gisela Heidenreich: Lebensborn Child

Ross Andrews: Historian & Author 

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we attempt to unravel the enigma of the identity of the real-life "The Man in the Iron Mask". The man, known as Eustache Dauger, was held captive in strange circumstances for 34 years during the reign of Louis XIV…

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

Heather Osborn: Author & Historian 

Jean-Christian Petitfils: Author, ‘Louis XIV’

Olivier Caumont: Curator, Langres Museum 

Christophe Roustan Delatour: Local Historian 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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The Assassins were one of the most deadly, notorious and secretive groups in the Medieval world. But is the romance behind these brutally efficient killers true? And have their skills and tactics been passed down and copied by today's terrorists?

Cast List:

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 

James Waterson: Author: The Ismaili Assassins 

Alice Von Kannon: Author & Historian 

Dr. Farhad Daftary: The Institute of Ismaili Studies 

Brian Michael Jenkins: US Government Advisor on Terrorism 

Adbel Razaq Abu Muhaisen: Knife Maker 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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The legend of King Arthur is one of a courageous fighter and leader in battle, but for centuries the fabled king has been a mystery to historians. So was his story of Camelot, Excalibur and Guinevere just an elaborate fairy tale - or was he real?

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 

Graham Phillips: Author & Historical Investigator

Clive Prince: Co-Author, The Templar Revelation

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

Tor Webster: Local Guide & Historian, Glastonbury

Ross Andrews: Author & Historian

Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history

Heather Osborn: Author & Historian

Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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The Ku Klux Klan is the most notorious white supremacist group in America. Once having over a million members, today it is just a shadow of its former self. Forbidden History investigates today's Klan members, looks at the impact the group has had on America over the last 150 years, and examines whether America is heading for a new race war.

Cast List:

Lawrence Battiste: Mobile Chief of Police

Richard Cohen: Southern Poverty Law Center

Michael Frierson: Son on FBI agent, Dargan Frierson

Daryl D Davis: Author, Klan-destine Relationships

Gary Freeze: Professor of History, Catwaba College

Mark Potok: Southern Poverty Law Center

Susan Sutton: Indiana Historical Society

Alice Von Kannen: Author & Researcher

James, Ken, Mackenzie, Monica, Richard: KKK Members

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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