In 1925, the SS Cotopaxi vanished without a trace while sailing through the infamous Bermuda Triangle, leaving behind no clear explanation. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we dive into the mysterious theories, and join experts on their hunt for the shipwreck... will they find what they're looking for?

Cast List:

Chuck Meide: Maritime Archaeologist

Michael Barnette: Marine Biologist and Underwater Explorer

Douglas Myers: Captain William Myers’s Grandson

Guy Walters: Historian & Author

Al Perkins: Avid Diver

Brendan Burke: Maritime Archaeologist

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What happened to Jesus between ages of 12 and 30? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we explore the mystery of Jesus Christ's "missing years" from ancient legends to modern theories, and what they reveal about faith, history, and the unknown...

Cast List:

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

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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Who was the St. Bees Man? In this episode, we continue exploring the incredible story of the Cumbrian Knight who was discovered in a lead shroud in 1981. This second instalment to the story has us trying to figure out exactly who this man was...

Cast List:

Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University of York

Chris Robson: Local Expert

Dr Robin Darwall-Smith: Magdalen College Archivist

Ian McAndrew: Local GP

Tim Guard: Author, Chivalry, Kingship and Crusade

David Nicolle: Author & Historian

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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Who was the St. Bees Man? In part one of this episode, we explore the incredible story of the Cumbrian Knight who was discovered in a lead shroud in 1981. With his body coated in beeswax, the man was found in a near perfect state of preservation... but how?

Cast List:

Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University of York

Chris Robson: Local Expert

Deirdre O’Sullivan: Archaeologist, University of Leicester

Ian McAndrew: Local GP

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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During World War II, Nazi Germany launched a secretive program to harness the power of the atom - but just how close did they really get to building a nuclear weapon? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the science, the scientists, and the sabotage behind Hitler’s atomic ambitions. Was the world closer to a Nazi bomb than we realise, or was it doomed from the start?

Cast List:

Guy Walters: Author, historian and journalist 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we journey to Portugal to uncover the secrets of the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrotta, where Portuguese forces and their English allies triumphed against the Castilians and French. Could an ancient ossuary filled with the battle’s fallen unlock new insights into medieval warfare in Europe?

Cast List:

Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University of York

Manuel Joao Matias: Dryas Octopetala Archaeological Services

Professor Joao Gouveia Monteiro: Universidade De Coimbra

Simon Richardson: Metal Detectorist

Nuno Barraca: Geophysicist, Dryas Octopetala Archaeological Services

Professor Eugenia Cunha: Forensic Anthropologist, Universidade De Coimbra

Eric Meyers:

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the ancient biblical story of the Exodus, tracing the Israelites' journey from Egyptian slavery to the Promised Land. Join us as we uncover the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of this legendary migration that has inspired countless generations.

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 explore the surprisingly private and complex life of Henry VIII beyond his public image. From his refined tastes and athletic pursuits, this episode reveals a lesser-known side of the Tudor monarch.

Cast List:

Tracy Borman: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces 

Tony McMahon: Author & Journalist 

Hallie Rubenhold: Author, ‘The Scandalous Lady W’

Dominic Selwood: Author & Journalist 

Rebecca Rideal: Author, ‘Plague, War & Hellfire’

Dr. Matt Green: Historian 

Lesley Ronaldson: Guide Lecturer, Hampton Court Palace 

Eleri Lynn: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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In this episode, we investigate a medieval skeleton found near Lewes, Sussex, initially suspected to be a casualty of the Battle of Lewes in the 12th century. But with radiocarbon dating revealing an even older origin, possibly the Norman era, the research team delves into whether this could be the first skeletal link to the Battle of Hastings...

Cast List:

Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University Of York

Malin Holst: Osteoarcheologist, University Of York

Chris Whittick: Senior Archivist, East Sussex County Council

Luke Barber: Research Officer, Sussex Archaeology Society

John Bleach: Sussex Archaeological Society

Greg Chuter: Assistant County Archaeologist, East Sussex County Council

Edwina Livesey: Sussex Archaeological Society

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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In this episode we uncover the true origins of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a story born from scientific curiosity and the eerie promise of reanimation. Over 200 years later, its questions about creation, responsibility, and the limits of human ambition are more prominent than ever in the age of artificial intelligence...

Cast List:

Guy Walters: Author, historian and journalist 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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