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

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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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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In part two, we uncover Rasputin’s grip on the Romanovs, the chaos his influence sparked across Russia and the many conspiracies surrounding his death...

Cast List:

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

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In part one of this two-part Forbidden History special, we trace Rasputin’s mysterious rise from humble Siberian beginnings to the heart of Russia’s royal court. From his rumoured miracles, to his magnetic hold over the royal family, the Romanovs, we take a look at the origins of a legend that blurred the line between holy man and dark mystic...

Cast List:

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

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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Once considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Amber Room was a dazzling golden chamber stolen by the Nazis during World War II and never seen again. In this episode, we examine the history, legends, and many theories behind Russia’s most infamous missing treasure.

Cast List:

Guy Walters: Author & Historian 

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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Are the great pyramids monuments of human ingenuity… or encoded messages from the stars? In this episode, we’re joined by Tony McMahon as we explore the cosmic code hidden in ancient   stone.

Cast List:

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

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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