This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. We take a look at the tragic murder of the last Tsars of Russia, the Romanovs, in 1918. This episode explores the decline of Tsar Nicolas as ruler, the grizzly deaths of him and his family, and the conspiracies that surrounded their deaths in the following years.

Cast List:

Helen Rappaport: Author & Historian

Guy Walters: Author & Historian

James Sherwood: Writer & Royal Correspondent 

Christopher Warwick: Royal Biographer & Historian 

Andrew Cook: Author, Historian & former British civil servant

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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Deep in the Pyrenees lies an abandoned railway station that was once the second largest in Europe. This luxurious station at the border between France and Spain in its heyday was a real-life Casablanca. In this episode, we take a look at the shadowy history of Canfranc, including tales of espionage, Nazi gold and the fight against tyranny. 

Cast List:

Tim Dunn: Railway Historian

Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist

Guy Walters: Author & Historian

Claire Barratt: Industrial Heritage Engineer

Jonathan Diaz: Retired Bus Driver

Regine Pehau-Gerbet: Historian

Rocio Hurtado: Forest Engineer

Nigel Jones: Author & Historian

Ramon J. Campo: Historian & Journalist

Santiago Marraco: Son of Resistance Fighter

Simone Casaubon: Ex Resistance Fighter

Emilio Astier: Grandson of Resistance Fighter

Suze Kundu: Material Chemist

Carlos Pena Garay: Director, Canfranc Underground Lab

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King Ludwig II of Bavaria, famed for his eccentricity and fairy-tale castles, was found dead in Lake Starnberg in 1886 under mysterious circumstances. Officially ruled a suicide, his death has long fuelled speculation of a government conspiracy to remove a monarch whose  artistic pursuits clashed with political priorities. This enduring mystery raises the question: was Ludwig truly mad, or the victim of darker forces?

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Cast List:

Guy Walters: Author & Historian

James Sherwood: Writer and Royal Correspondent 

Ann Marie Ackerman: Writer & Prosecutor

Ken Hollings: Writer, broadcaster and cultural theorist

Dr Gerhard Immler: Chief Archive Director, Bavarian State Archives, Munich

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode, we dive into one of the more peculiar World War II conspiracy theories: the alleged Nazi expeditions to Antarctica. We explore the historical roots, the myths of secret bases, and why this story continues to captivate imaginations decades later. Was it simply for science and discovery, or something stranger?

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Cast List:

Guy Walters: Author & Historian 

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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Join us as we explore the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 - one of the most infamous chapters in American history. Discover how fear and superstition sparked mass hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts, leading to the wrongful execution of 20 innocent people. We’ll uncover the truth behind the trials, their lasting impact, and why many believe Salem remains haunted to this day.

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Cast List:

Sam Baltrusis: Author & Historian 

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

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

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

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

Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 

Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts

Thomas Vallor: Salem Historian

Nick Dickinson: Witch, Headmistress of Circe Academy in Salem 

Jacqui Allouise: Witch, owner of The Cauldron Black in Salem

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In 1307, the once-mighty Knights Templar were accused of heresy and dismantled by the French crown. Legend says their last Grand Master uttered a chilling curse as he faced the flames - a curse that would echo through the fall of kings and kingdoms. Was it coincidence, or the lingering shadow of the Templars’ wrath?

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Check out our other stories mentioned in this episode below:

Freemasons: The Original Secret Society - listen here

Oak Island: Beneath the Curse - listen here

Cast List:

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

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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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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Cast List:

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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Cast List:

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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