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Forbidden History

Like A Shot Entertainment

Forbidden History is a documentary podcast series which explores the past’s darkest corners, sheds light on the lives of intriguing individuals, and uncovers the truth buried deep in history’s most controversial legacies. Each episode will delve into the history archives to reveal new perspectives on familiar stories. For advertising enquiries, email sales@auddy.co

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47:22

Murder in the Bahamas: The Oakes Conspiracy

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/25

In 1943, Sir Harry Oakes, a wealthy gold magnate, was brutally murdered in the Bahamas, where the Duke of Windsor was serving as governor at the time. The investigation and trial were marred by allegations that the Duke influenced the outcome, fuelling suspicions of a cover-up…Cast List: Raymond J Batvins: Former FBI Special Agent James Owen: Author, ‘A Serpent in Eden’ Andrew Morton: Author, ’17 Carnations, The Windsors, The Nazi and the Cover Up’ Dr. Robert Bruce-Chwatt: Consultant Forensic

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33:49

Florida's Nuclear Apocalypse Bunker | Where Did...

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/23

Discover how a top-secret government bunker would help America survive a worst-case nuclear war scenario. Bringing you a bonus episode from a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more. 'Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned' is an entertaining journey into the

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45:30

The Private Life of Hitler

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/20

TW: The following episode contains discussion of suicide, please listen with care. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore Adolf Hitler's childhood, his artistic ambitions, and his relationships, delving into how these personal experiences, shaped by the trauma of war, fuelled the motivations that ultimately led to widespread destruction. Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces Hallie Rubenhold: Author & Historian Tony

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43:29

Secrets of the Templar Treasure

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/18

Did the Knights Templar plunder treasure from Jerusalem and conceal it? Several theories suggest possible hiding places, including an uninhabited island in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Royston Cave in Hertfordshire, England, and beneath Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, which was featured in the 2006 film The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks.Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries &

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45:18

Heisenberg and the Atomic Bomb

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/13

As one of their most controversial scientists, Heisenberg was key in the Nazis' efforts to develop an atomic bomb. But how close was he to succeeding? Cast List: Dr Gerhard Rammer: Deutsches Technikmuseum Shalina Patel: Historian Guy Walters: Author and Historian Dr. Mark Walker: Union College, New York Nigel Jones: Author and Historian Dr. Kathryn Olesko: Georgetown University Dr. Magnus Brechtken: Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History Gunhild Lurås: Norwegian Industrial Workers

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46:12

George V: Mercy or Murder?

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/11

Did deathly ill George V, King of the United Kingdom and younger brother of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, die of natural causes in 1936 or was he the unwilling victim of euthanasia? Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian Anna Whitelock: Historian & Broadcaster David Haviland: Journalist & Author James Sherwood: Writer & Royal Correspondent Iris Millis: Medical Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:27

Introducing: ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ The Real...

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/09

Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more.'Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned' is an entertaining journey into the world’s most remarkable abandoned places. If you enjoyed this taster episode, search for ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ on your

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39:25

Christopher Marlowe: Murder or Mystery?

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/06

Was famous playwright Christopher Marlowe the victim of a political conspiracy, or was his death a simple tavern brawl gone wrong? In this episode, we discuss the strange circumstances around his mysterious and untimely death. Cast List: Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces Prof. Michael Green: Forensic Pathologist Andrew Rose: Barrister & QC Dr. Susan Doran: Author & Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Ros Barber:

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40:17

What Drove Porsche: The Man Behind the Machines

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/04

The designer of one of the most popular car brands in history, Ferdinand Porsche, would not have seen his success without the support of Adolf Hitler. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we take a look at the life of the man behind the brand... Cast List: Shalina Patel: Historian Karl Ludvigsen: Author ‘Professor Porsche’s Wars’ Frank Jung: Head of Porsche Historic Archives Richard Hausmann: Volkswagen Beetle Collector Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Guy Walters: Author &

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36:27

Introducing: ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ Ukraine’s...

Forbidden History ·

2025/02/26

Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more.'Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned' is an entertaining journey into the world’s most remarkable abandoned places. If you enjoyed this taster episode, search for ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ on your

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33:45

The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart

Forbidden History ·

2025/02/25

TW: The following episode contains discussion of suicide, please listen with care. Amy Robsart, the wife of Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite, Robert Dudley, was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in 1560. Whispers of murder and conspiracy spread across England; was it a tragic accident or a calculated killing so Dudley could marry the Queen? In this episode, we take a look at the mystery surrounding Amy’s suspicious death and examine the theories that still have historians wondering

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44:26

Jack the Ripper: The Prince Eddy Conspiracy

Forbidden History ·

2025/02/20

How did Prince Albert Victor, grandson of Queen Victoria, become a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders that shook Victorian London in 1888? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we take a look at the life of ‘Prince Eddy’, from his involvement in the Cleveland Street Scandal, the accusations of his involvement with the Jack the Ripper murders, to his unexpected death before inheriting the throne. Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian Neil McKenna: Author & Journalist Andrew

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43:21

Architect of Evil: The Story of Albert Speer

Forbidden History ·

2025/02/18

In his role as Adolf Hitler's favourite architect, Albert Speer was a central figure in the Fuhrer's inner circle and helped cement his position in power.Cast List: Dr. Karina Urbach: Author, ‘Go-Betweens for Hitler’ Dr. Magnus Brechtken: Author, ‘Albert Speer: A German Career’ Dr. Paul Gasket: Author, ‘The Architecture of Oppression’ Dr. Alexander Schmidt: Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds Guy Walters: Author & Historian Shalina Patel: Historian Ingmar Arnold: Berliner

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46:17

Edward VIII: The King Who Quit

Forbidden History ·

2025/02/13

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we look at the life of King Edward VIII and the controversies that dogged him during his life, from his love affair with an American divorcee to his meeting with Hitler…Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces James Sherwood: Author & Broadcaster Hallie Rubenhold: Author & Historian Dominic Selwood: Author & Historian Tony McMahon: Author & Historian Sarah Gristwood: Historian & Royal

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44:16

Operation America: Hitler’s Global Aspirations

Forbidden History ·

2025/02/11

Adolf Hitler's aspirations were truly global. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we hear about the Nazi’s plans to invade America - and the surprising support for National Socialism in the 'land of the free'. 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. Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Terry Charman:

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39:08

The Disappearance of Juan Borgia

Forbidden History ·

2025/02/06

In the heart of Renaissance Rome, Juan Borgia, the favourite son of Pope Alexander VI, was found lifeless in the Tiber River. His murder remains one of history’s most perplexing unsolved cases. Was it a political assassination, a family betrayal, or the consequence of his own ambition? Cast List: Richard Felix: Author & Historian Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Ross Andrews: Author &

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45:33

Death in the Happy Valley: The Murder of the Earl of...

Forbidden History ·

2025/02/04

What happened to Josslyn Hay, the controversial 22nd Earl of Erroll who moved to Kenya in 1920s to join a promiscuous, hedonistic group of UK expat elite known as ‘the Happy Valley set’? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into the life of Lord Erroll and his mysterious murder... Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian Juliet Barnes: Author Nicholas Best: Author, Happy Valley, The Story of the English in Kenya Christine Nicholls: Author, A Kenya Childhood James Sherwood:

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36:23

The Treasure of Solomon

Forbidden History ·

2025/01/30

When the Romans looted Jerusalem in 70AD did they take the fabled treasure of Solomon back to Rome, or did the high priests hide it somewhere in the city? Jamie Theakston meets archaeologists who have dedicated their lives to finding it.Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist 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

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36:37

Napoleon: From Corsica to Conqueror

Forbidden History ·

2025/01/28

We take a look at the remarkable journey of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to becoming one of history’s most iconic and controversial figures. From his military successes and defeats that defined his life, to his rise to power, his personal relationships, and the enduring legacy he left on Europe and the world. Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces Hallie Rubenhold: Author & Historian Tony McMahon: Author &

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41:01

Nazi Rocket Scientist to NASA Engineer: Wernher von...

Forbidden History ·

2025/01/23

Wernher von Braun was vital to NASA's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, but this controversial 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps…Cast List: Dr. Katherine Landdeck: Texas Woman’s University Michael J. Neufeld: The National Air and Space Museum Shalina Patel: Historian Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Guy Walters: Author & Historian Bernd Crabs: Museum Kummersdorf Magnus Brechtken: Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History Philipp Aumann: Peenemünde Historical

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