In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the magic and mystery of alchemy. Jamie Theakston speaks with author Joy Hancox about the alchemical roots of London, the design of famous buildings such as The Globe theatre and the mysterious figure of English poet John Byrom. Jamie also meets a modern day potion maker…

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

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

Tobias Curton: Author & Historian

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

Joy Hancox: Author, ‘The Byrom Collection’ 

Marcos Martinon-Torres: University College London

Andrea Sella: University College London

Keith Moore: Head Librarian, the Royal Society 

Guy Ogilvy: Alchemist

Eric Meyers: Narrator

*Apologies for the audio sounding a little different in the last 10 minutes of this episode, we’re working to get this sorted - all comments welcome. Thank you for listening!

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Hitler and his key officers of the Nazi High Command were all members of three main secret societies. They had a strong belief in the occult, ancient mysticism, and even alien contact, which fuelled their desire to rule as a genetically pure race...

Cast List:

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

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

Alice Von Kannon: Author & Researcher

Theo Paijmans: Researcher & Historian 

Michael Fitzgerald: Author, Hitler’s Occult War

Gisela Heidenreich: Lebensborn Child

Ross Andrews: Historian & Author 

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we attempt to unravel the enigma of the identity of the real-life "The Man in the Iron Mask". The man, known as Eustache Dauger, was held captive in strange circumstances for 34 years during the reign of Louis XIV…

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

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

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

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

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

Heather Osborn: Author & Historian 

Jean-Christian Petitfils: Author, ‘Louis XIV’

Olivier Caumont: Curator, Langres Museum 

Christophe Roustan Delatour: Local Historian 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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The Assassins were one of the most deadly, notorious and secretive groups in the Medieval world. But is the romance behind these brutally efficient killers true? And have their skills and tactics been passed down and copied by today's terrorists?

Cast List:

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

James Waterson: Author: The Ismaili Assassins 

Alice Von Kannon: Author & Historian 

Dr. Farhad Daftary: The Institute of Ismaili Studies 

Brian Michael Jenkins: US Government Advisor on Terrorism 

Adbel Razaq Abu Muhaisen: Knife Maker 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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The legend of King Arthur is one of a courageous fighter and leader in battle, but for centuries the fabled king has been a mystery to historians. So was his story of Camelot, Excalibur and Guinevere just an elaborate fairy tale - or was he real?

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

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

Graham Phillips: Author & Historical Investigator

Clive Prince: Co-Author, The Templar Revelation

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

Tor Webster: Local Guide & Historian, Glastonbury

Ross Andrews: Author & Historian

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

Heather Osborn: Author & Historian

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 Ku Klux Klan is the most notorious white supremacist group in America. Once having over a million members, today it is just a shadow of its former self. Forbidden History investigates today's Klan members, looks at the impact the group has had on America over the last 150 years, and examines whether America is heading for a new race war.

Cast List:

Lawrence Battiste: Mobile Chief of Police

Richard Cohen: Southern Poverty Law Center

Michael Frierson: Son on FBI agent, Dargan Frierson

Daryl D Davis: Author, Klan-destine Relationships

Gary Freeze: Professor of History, Catwaba College

Mark Potok: Southern Poverty Law Center

Susan Sutton: Indiana Historical Society

Alice Von Kannen: Author & Researcher

James, Ken, Mackenzie, Monica, Richard: KKK Members

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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We follow Jamie Theakston on his quest to find the location of The Ark of the Covenant… could it really be held in a chapel in the Highlands of Northern Ethiopia?

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

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

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

Ross Andrews: Author & Historian

Adrian Gilbert: Co-Author ‘The Orion Mystery’

Heather Osborn: Author & Historian

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

Daniel Gibret: University of Addis Adaba

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

Michael Kebede

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we follow Jamie Theakston as he investigates the claim that Nazis created a flying saucer at a secluded research facility, and that the US and Russia may have obtained this secret technology after WWII...

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

Alan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’

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

Clive Prince: Co-Author, The Templar Revelation

Igor Witowski: Author, ‘The Truth About the Wunderwaffe’

Simon Cox: Author, Decoding the Lost Symbol

Maurizio Verga: Founder, Italian Centre for UFO Studies

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we further examine the life and work of Nikola Tesla; a man who many claim was a scientific genius. But, was Tesla's research into alternative energy sources the victim of a conspiracy between the scientific establishment and governments?

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

Alan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

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

Keith Tutt: Author & Historian

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

Kim Mance: Journalist

Peter Terren: Tesla Coiler

Dave Bullimore: Tesla Coiler

Derek Woodruff: Tesla Coiler

Mark Turner: Tesla Coiler

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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The search for the Holy Grail is one of the most famous and enduring stories in history. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, journalist Jamie Theakston visits locations in England, Wales and Spain to examine claims that artefacts in each location could be the real Holy Grail.

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

Graham Phillips: Author & Historian

Alan Butler: Author ‘Before the Pyramids’

Simon Cox: Author, Decoding the Lost Symbol

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

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

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

Clive Prince: Co-Author, The Templar Revelation

Robert Howells: Author, ‘The Last Pope’ 

Gerald Morgan: Author, Nanteos: House of History

Brett Harrison: Shugborough Historian

Nigel Jones: General Manager, Nanteos House

Fiona Mirylees: Current Owner of the Nanteos Cup

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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