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: Author & Historian

James Sherwood: Author & Broadcaster

Tony McMahon: Author & Historian

Dominic Selwood: Author & Historian

Christopher Warwick: Princess Margaret’s Authorised Biographer

Giles Pegram: Former Appeals Director, NSPCC

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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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 Melis: Former Mayor of Las Plassas

Ingino Argiolas: Local Woodworker

Alfonso Stiglitz: Archaeologist 

Enrico Manca: Dentist

Luigi Sanna: Pontifical University of Oristano

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into the life of Mary Magdalene, the Saint who played a pivotal role in early Christianity and witnessed the execution and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We speak with experts to investigate the truth behind her mysterious disappearance and embark on a quest to locate her undiscovered remains.

Cast List: 

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

Dr. Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow

Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph

Bena Mantel: Archaeologist 

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

Dr Andrew Boakye: Lecturer in Religions & Theology at the University of Manchester 

Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 

Patrick Jokl: History Enthusiast & Researcher

Peter Stanford: Journalist & Author

Father Florian Racine: Priest & Rector  

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we join author and historian Guy Walters as he explores one of the greatest historical ‘what ifs?’ of all time - what if Nazi Germany had won WW2? And more specifically, what were Hitler’s post-war plans for Britain?

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 national press. 

Trevor Davenport: Alderney Historian 

Nicholas O’Shaughnessy: Professor of Communication at Queen Mary, University of London

Myriam Wilks-Heeg: Department of History, Liverpool University

Terry Charman: Historian & Author 

Frank McDonough: Author & Historian of the Third Reich

Lisa Pine: Associate Professor of History

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Forbidden History undertakes an in-depth investigation on the mysterious secret society known as 'The Priory of Sion'. A society that traces its roots back to the 12th Century and is believed to protect incontrovertible, if heretical, information about the marriage of Jesus Christ.

Cast List:

Jean-Luc Chaumeil: Author & Researcher

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

Nicolas Haywood: Spokesperson, The Priory of Sion

Chris Hodapp: Author & Researcher 

Rob Howells: Author, The Priory of Scion 

Alice Von Kannon: Author & Researcher

Gino Sandri: Priory of Sion Member

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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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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