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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