Born in the shadows of the Crusades, the Knights Templar began as humble protectors of pilgrims but soon rose to unimaginable power. Who was this mysterious group? And how did they rise from guardians to legendary figures shrouded in mystery?

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Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode, archaeologist Tim Sutherland leads the search for King Richard III’s long-lost chapel at Towton, North Yorkshire. Through the study of skeletons, with traces of vanished architecture, he uncovers clues that may reveal the hidden story of this medieval sanctuary.

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Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University of York

Simon Richardson: Metal Detectorist

Malin Holst: Osteoarcheologist, University of York

Anthony Massington: Buildings Archaeologist

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history of the Harz Railway in Germany. A story that holds tales of witches, top-secret Nazi weapons programmes and political Cold War spies.

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Cast List: 

Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist

Tim Dunn: Railway Historian

Guy Walters: Author & Historian

Dirk Bahnsen: Communications Manager, HSB 

Claire Barratt: Industrial Engineer 

Sabine Houben: Local Guide 

Dr Friedhart Knolle: Harz National Park Authority 

Dr Regine Heubaun: Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp Memorial

Nigel Jones: Author & Historian 

Stefan Hordler: Director, Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp Memorial 

Horst Dittman: Former Driver 

Jurgen Steimecke: Former Driver 

Christoph Lampert: Director, Brockenhaus Museum 

Dietmar Schultke: Former GDR Border Guard

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we’re joined by Tony McMahon to discuss the enigma that is Stonehenge. Who built this 5000 year old monument and how? We cover the various theories and mysteries that have surrounded this remarkable site over the years. 

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Cast List:

Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. In this episode, we examine the life of Prince George, Duke of Kent and delve into the conspiracies surrounding his untimely death.

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Cast List:

Lynn Picknett: Author & Historian 

Guy Walters: Author & Historian

James Sherwood: Writer & Royal Correspondent 

Dr Caroline Porter: Historian 

Christopher Warwick: Royal Biographer & Historian 

George Bethune: Caithness Local 

John Harris: Author 

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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In this episode, we join experts as they take a look at the fascinating story behind one of Australia’s historic railway lines. Everyday, tourists take the picturesque journey among ancient trees, towering mountains and majestic waterfalls before reaching the tableland above. But this railway line has a hidden story that links deadly animals, mysterious holes in the ground and WWII’s Pacific War…

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Cast List:

Guy Walters: Author & Historian

Claire Barratt : Industrial Engineer

Tim Daniel: Reserve Army Major

Duncan Ray: Adventurer

Dr Dominic Selwood: Historian and Author

Jo Barnes: Atherton Rotary Directory

Mary Searston: Local Historian

Ivan Searston: Historian

Dr. Timothy Bottoms: Journalist & Historian

Nigel Jones: Author & Historian

Lottie Hastie: Local Resident

Dr George Skeene: Local Historian

Daphne Miller: Local Resident

Desley Mosquito: Local Resident

Wil Kemp: Savannahlander Driver

Bob Slater: President, Athrail

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode, we dive into the brutal Battle of Monte Cassino, the crucial fight for Italy that tested the Allies’ determination against tough German defences. We discuss the causes that led to the breach of an important agreement, and to one of the most controversial bombings of the war.

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Rob Deere: Military Historian

Adele Garzarella: Geologist

Stephen Prince: Military Historian

Maurizio Zambardi: Author and Historian

Peter Caddick-Adams: Author and Historian

Geoffrey Wawro: Military Historian

Don Luigi Di Bussolo: Secretary to the Abbot, Abbey of Montecassino

Katherine Sharp Landedeck: Author and Historian

Robert M. Citino: Senior Historian, The National WW2 Museum

James Corum: Military Historian

Enrico Canini: Historian

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this Remembrance Day episode, we join Sir Tony Robinson to uncover the first day of the Battle of the Somme, from the perspective of five men from the Sheffield ‘Pals’ Battalion. Known in history to be one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War 1, we recount its first 24 hours by tracing the Pals’ real story, visiting key sites and the families of those affected.

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Cast List:

Sir Tony Robinson: Author, Actor & Broadcaster 

Helen Ullathorne: Archaeologist 

Penny Meakin: Author, The Meakin Diaries 

Paul Oldfield: Author & Battlefield Tour Guide 

Nick Meakin: Grandson of Frank Meakin

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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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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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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Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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