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Today: #119 in History, South Africa on our combined chart.

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#71#102#134#165#196Chart rankOct 17Oct 19Oct 21#119
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    October 22, 2026 · 42 min

    In this episode, we follow the 800-year history of a medieval Bible manuscript, famous for its giant illustration of the Devil contained within its pages. We recount its journey across Europe as it changes hands between emperors and queens…

  • Why Cleopatra Risked Everything

    October 20, 2026 · 39 min

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  • The Pyramid Code | The Visual Edition

    October 15, 2026 · 45 min

    Ancient pyramids are among the greatest wonders of the world and exist across many civilizations. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the origins of these structures, as experts question if they were independently…

  • Blood on Holy Island: The Viking Raid on Lindisfarne

    October 13, 2026 · 36 min

    Little did the monks at the monastery on Lindisfarne Island suspect on a cold Northumbrian morning in 793 that they were to become the first victims of a new breed of raiders whose plunder would usher in a new age soon to dominate…

  • Curse of the Crystal Skulls | The Visual Edition

    October 8, 2026 · 43 min

    In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic crystal skulls, believed by some to be ancient relics of the Aztec and Maya civilizations, endowed with supernatural powers. Experts follow new leads to determine whether these crystal skulls…

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  • The Nuremberg Trials: The Real Story

    October 6, 2026 · 33 min

    Historian Nigel Jones takes us inside the Nuremberg Trials, where leading Nazis faced justice. What did it take to hold the men behind the Holocaust to account? Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Nigel Jones: Historian Learn more about…

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    In this episode, we delve into the mysterious waters of the Bermuda Triangle. This stretch of water off the coast of Florida has long been notorious for strange disappearances and unexplained sightings. Investigators weigh up the possible…

  • Project Stargate: Did the CIA Discover Real Psychic Powers?

    September 29, 2026 · 23 min

    Could psychic powers be the ultimate spying weapon? Former CIA officer Lindsay Moran joins us to explore Project Stargate, the secret programme that investigated whether the human mind could uncover intelligence beyond the reach of…

  • Secrets of the Vatican: Inside the Archives | The Visual Edition

    September 24, 2026 · 42 min

    We’re bringing back some of our classic stories, this time with visuals! Introducing Forbidden History: The Visual Edition, revisiting stories from our archive with imagery and footage that bring the people, places and mysteries to…

  • Charles Lindbergh: Celebrity, Scandal and the Birth of “America First”

    September 22, 2026 · 41 min

    Charles Lindbergh became a global icon after his record-breaking flight across the Atlantic—but behind the heroic image lay a far more controversial figure. Historian Nigel Jones explores his extraordinary life, political beliefs, and…

  • The Fall of Jericho: The Evidence

    September 15, 2026 · 25 min

    The walls of Jericho are said to have fallen after seven days of marching and trumpet blasts – but what does the archaeology actually reveal? Historian Tony McMahon joins Forbidden History to investigate one of the Bible’s most dramatic…

  • Mary Celeste: The Ghost Ship Whose Crew Vanished

    September 8, 2026 · 26 min

    In 1872, the Mary Celeste was discovered drifting across the Atlantic, cargo intact, but every person aboard mysteriously missing. Historian and author Dominic Selwood joins us to examine the evidence, unravel the myths and ask what really…

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About the show

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.  Visit the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForbiddenHistory For advertising enquiries, email sales@auddy.co