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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We follow Jamie Theakston on his quest to find the location of The Ark of the Covenant… could it really be held in a chapel in the Highlands of Northern Ethiopia?
Cast List:
Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’
Ross Andrews: Author & Historian
Adrian Gilbert: Co-Author ‘The Orion Mystery’
Heather Osborn: Author & Historian
Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history
Daniel Gibret: University of Addis Adaba
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Michael Kebede
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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