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

Narrator: Eric Meyers

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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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Cast List:

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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Cast List:

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

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we hear the remarkable story of one of the northernmost railway lines on earth - high in the northern reaches of Scandinavia, this line links the coast of the Norwegian Sea with the rich resources of inland Sweden. But its secret story remains hidden at the bottom of a nearby fjord where the wrecks of Nazi destroyers and Allied ships lay testament to the crucial role it played in WWII…

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Cast List:

Tim Dunn: Railway Historian

Guy Walters: Author & Historian

Claire Barratt: Industrial Engineer

Frank Bang: Underwater Photographer

Steingrim Sneve: Local Guide

Nigel Jones: Author & Historian

Eystein Markusson: Narvik Battle Expert

Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist

Stig Olav Johansen: Local Historian

Prof. Steinar Aas: WWII Historian

Rasmus Norling: Kiruna New Town Curator

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Area 51 - the secretive military base in Nevada, long rumoured to hide UFOs, alien technology, and government cover-ups…

Join historian and author Guy Walters as we explore the mysterious stories behind one of the world’s most famous conspiracy zones.

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Cast List:

Guy Walters: Author & Historian 

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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World War Two. For the first time in history, the battlefield has shifted mainly to the skies. Control of airspace now determines victory below, sparking a fierce race to outsmart the enemy. From the invention of radar to Hitler’s so-called “Wonder Weapons,” every innovation becomes a weapon in the struggle to bring the enemy down.

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Cast List:

Guy Walters: Author and Historian

Nigel Jones: Author and Historian

Katherine Sharp Landdeck: Author and Historian

Chris Kolonko: Archaeologist 

Ben Bishop: LIDAR Operator

Victoria Taylor: Aviation Historian

Geoffrey Wawro: Military Historian

James Corum: Military Historian

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

Stephen Fisher: Historian

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In the final instalment of our three-part Vikings special, discoveries and forensic evidence collide to rewrite the Vikings’ story, revealing their everyday lives, vast networks and the surprising legacy they left across Europe.

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Cast List:

Cat Jarman: Archaeologist & Author, River Kings 

Ragnar Orten Lie: Archaeologist, Kulturarv Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune 

Petra Schneidhofer: Kulturarv, Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune

Sverre Naesheim: Metal Detectorist

Terje Gansum: Archaeologist, Seksjonsleder, Kulturary Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune

Clare Downham: Professor of Medieval History, Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool 

Ole Harald Flaten: Oseburg Heritage Foundation

Nils Olav Gjone: Nedre Lagen Elvelag

Tor Oydvin: Oseburg Heritage Foundation

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In part two of our three-part special, the investigation deepens as our team follows the trail of newly uncovered Viking artefacts, revealing surprising connections and challenging what we thought we knew about this infamous historical era.

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Cast List:

Cat Jarman: Archaeologist & Author, River Kings 

Ragnar Orten Lie: Archaeologist, Kulturarv Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune 

Terje Gansum: Archaeologist, Seksjonsleder, Kulturary Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune

Steinar Mandt: Vest-Telemark Museum Eidsborg 

Sverre Naesheim: Metal Detectorist

Dag Rorgemoen: Director, Vest-Telemark Museum Eidsborg

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In part one of this three part special, we begin our journey into the world of the Vikings, uncovering groundbreaking discoveries that challenge long-held myths about the so-called Nordic “warrior race.” With exclusive access to a team of Norwegian experts, we explore how cutting-edge research is rewriting Viking history.

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Cast List:

Cat Jarman: Archaeologist & Author, River Kings 

Ragnar Orten Lie: Archaeologist, Kulturarv Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune 

Terje Gansum: Archaeologist, Seksjonsleder, Kulturary Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune

Christer Tonning: Archaeologist, Kulturarv Vestfold & Telemark Fylkeskommune 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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