Forbidden History

Documentary series exploring controversial historical events and figures AI summary

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Forbidden History is a documentary podcast series which explores the past’s darkest corners, sheds light on the lives of intriguing individuals, and uncovers the truth buried deep in history’s most controversial legacies. Each episode will delve into the history archives to reveal new perspectives on familiar stories. We use real experts and real voices. All writing and audio is 100% AI-free, with limited cosmetic usage only on visuals. Visit the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForbiddenHistory For advertising enquiries, email sales@auddy.co

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Finding Mary Magdalene | The Visual Edition

2026-11-12 · 35 min

According to all four gospels, Jesus chose one person as the first witness of his resurrection. One person, who was entrusted with spreading this momentous news; a follower whose life is still shrouded by conspiracy,…
Hitler’s Bunker: The Final Days of the Third Reich.

2026-11-10 · 26 min · Season 3, episode 193

As Soviet forces close in on Berlin, Adolf Hitler spends his final days beneath a city facing destruction. Historian Dominic Selwood joins Forbidden History to explore life inside the Führerbunker and the fear, hardship…
Prince George – Tragedy or Treason? | The Visual Edition

2026-11-05 · 44 min

On the 25th of August 1942, during the height of the Second World War, a flying boat destined for Reykjavik in Iceland crashed into the side of a hill in the Scottish Highlands. Among those who lost their lives was the…
The Faith and Terror of the Gunpowder Plot

2026-11-03 · 40 min · Season 3, episode 192

Beyond Guy Fawkes, who were the men behind the Gunpowder Plot? Historian Nigel Jones joins Forbidden History to explore Robert Catesby and his fellow conspirators, the religious persecution that fuelled their plans, and…
Halloween Special: Salem Witch Trials | The Visual Edition

2026-10-29 · 42 min

In this Halloween special episode, we take a look at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where the small U.S. town of Salem was gripped by mass hysteria involving witchcraft. 20 innocent men and women were executed, but…
Halloween Special: The Unsolved Mystery of the Woman in the Wych Elm

2026-10-27 · 41 min · Season 3, episode 191

This Halloween, Forbidden History investigates the Woman in the Wych Elm. Who was she, and who hid her body inside a tree? Explore one of Britain’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator…
The Devil's Bible | The Visual Edition

2026-10-22 · 42 min

In this episode, we follow the 800-year history of a medieval Bible manuscript, famous for its giant illustration of the Devil contained within its pages. We recount its journey across Europe as it changes hands between…
Why Cleopatra Risked Everything

2026-10-20 · 39 min · Season 3, episode 190

Cleopatra’s beauty became legend, but her fight for power shaped history. Joined by historian Arran Irvin, we explore her rise to Egypt’s throne, her alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and the ambition,…
The Pyramid Code | The Visual Edition

2026-10-15 · 45 min

Ancient pyramids are among the greatest wonders of the world and exist across many civilizations. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the origins of these structures, as experts question if they…
Blood on Holy Island: The Viking Raid on Lindisfarne

2026-10-13 · 36 min · Season 3, episode 169

Little did the monks at the monastery on Lindisfarne Island suspect on a cold Northumbrian morning in 793 that they were to become the first victims of a new breed of raiders whose plunder would usher in a new age soon…

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Oldest episode in feed: 09/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length: 36 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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