The spectacular rock-hewn pillars of Göbekli Tepe in southern Türkiye have baffled archaeologists for decades. Who built this incredible monument over 12,000 years ago, and why? Could the builders have mastered agriculture, and were they the first settled communities of humans in the world? In this episode, experts investigate intriguing new theories, offering clues to unlocking the secrets of this ancient site.

Cast List:

Dr. Martin Sweatman: University of Edinburgh

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

Dr. Janina Ramirez: Cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford

Hugh Newman: Author & Researcher

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

Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 

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

Dr. Julia Gresky: German Archaeological Institute

Professor Necmi Karul: Lead Archaeologist, Karahan Tepe

Professor Avi Gopher: Tel Aviv University

Gil Haklay: Israel Antiquities Authority

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 Turin Shroud, which bears the image of the body of Christ, is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus and proof of his existence. In this episode, experts investigate whether this iconic relic is authentic or an elaborate hoax…

Cast List:

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

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

Professor Bruno Barberis: International Centre for the Study of the Shroud of Turin

Joe Nickell: Paranormal investigator and author “Inquest on the Shroud of Turin”

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

Barrie Schwortz: Official Documenting Photographer for the Shroud of Turin Research Project

Dr. Matteo Borrini: Liverpool John Moores University

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

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

Stephen J. Mattingly: Professor of Microbiology, University of Texas

Luigi Garlaschelli: Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Pavia

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic crystal skulls, believed by some to be ancient relics of the Aztec and Maya civilizations, endowed with supernatural powers. Experts follow new leads to determine whether these crystal skulls are authentic artefacts or modern-day forgeries.

Cast List:

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

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

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

Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator

Bill Homann: Owner of The Mitchell – Hedges skull

Dr. Ashwini Bharathula: Material Scientist & Artist

Star Johnsen-Moser: Spiritual Healer

Israel Casanova: Shaman

Elizabeth Cunningham: Participant

Patrick Dreher: Crystal Carver

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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As the Nazi war machine tore through Europe, they plundered museums in search of holy relics that would grant them untold power and prestige. In this episode, experts investigate how close Hitler was to discovering the Holy Grail and its promise of eternal life.

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.

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

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

Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative

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

Noah Charney: Art Historian & Author

Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 

Harald Pernkopf: Guide at Altaussee Salt Mine

Joanna Lamparska: Journalist & Author

Tomasz Bonek: Journalist & Author

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

Dr. Franz Kirchweger: Curator and Hofburg Palace

Andreas Clemens: Guide at Historischer Kunstbunker

Katarzyna Pakula: Keeper of Conservation at St. Mary’s Basilica

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

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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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 were independently constructed or perhaps the design of something more mysterious…

Cast List:

Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative

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

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

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

Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 

Dr. Bob Bianchi: Art historian

Dr. Meredith Brand: Archaeologist & Egyptologist

Hugh Newman: Author & Megalith Enthusiast

Dr. Sergio Gómez Chávez: Archaeologist

Marianne Tames-Demauras: Egyptologist & Archaeological Scientist

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

Sam Osmanagich: Author & Pyramid Researcher

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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The Vatican is home to fifty miles of classified files that could reveal top-secret information. In this episode, experts investigate the Vatican’s possible ties to the Nazis, their Mafia banking connection, rumoured murders and even extraterrestrials. Just what else is hiding in the Vatican's secret archives?

Cast List:

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

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

Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 

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.

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

John Dickie: Author, historian, and Professor of Italian Studies at University College London

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

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

Philip Willan: Author & Journalist specialising in Italian parapolitics

Josh Peck: Author & Biblical researcher

Father Jean-Baptiste Kikwaya: Astronomer at the Vatican Observatory

Professor Chris Impey: Astronomer, author and University Distinguished Professor

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this 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 were later pardoned. Many believe that Salem, Massachusetts, remains haunted, with some using modern witchcraft to appease vengeful spirits and lift this legendary curse.

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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When Hitler seized power in 1933, he had one aim in mind – to convince the German people to go to war. 

In this episode, a team of experts investigate the methods that Hitler and the Nazi Party used to indoctrinate a peaceful population and turn it into a finely-tuned war machine – from monopolising the airwaves to mechanising the country through use of the ‘people’s car’. We discuss some of the locations that still stand as gruesome reminders of the Nazis’ efforts to control the will of the people, such as the Olympic Park from the 1936 Berlin Olympics and Joseph Goebbels’ Propaganda Ministry. We also explore the colossal crumbling holiday park of Prora, home to the shady ‘Strength Through Joy’ programme, which sought to brainwash people on vacation and on cruise ships, including the Wilhelm Gustloff - the site of the deadliest disaster in maritime history.

Cast List:

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

Lindsay Moran: Author and former CIA operative  

Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 

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

Nick Jackson: Archaeologist and historian 

Dr. Luke Daly-Groves: Historian, author and lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire

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

Tommy Spree: Curator at the Anti-War Museum in Berlin 

Matt Menneke: Historian and Tour Guide

Janina Ramirez: Cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford

Andre Massoud

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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The Forbidden History podcast is back. In our third season, we continue to delve deep into some of history’s most controversial legacies, stepping into the past and uncovering stories that have shaped our world. Out now on your favourite podcast platforms.

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Bonus Episode: What was it like to be a prisoner at the infamous Alcatraz Federal Prison? In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a deep dive into the lives of its notorious inmates, and one of its most high-profile escape attempts.

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