Episodios

  • The Hidden Legacy of Ancient Egypt in Christianity

    The Hidden Legacy of Ancient Egypt in Christianity
    Apr 7 2026
    What if Christianity was shaped as much by Egypt as it was by Rome or Jerusalem? In this episode, Tony McMahon explores how one of the world’s oldest civilisations could have influenced the rise of a new faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Vikings: The Ghost Ships of Saaremaa

    Vikings: The Ghost Ships of Saaremaa
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode of Forbidden History, we are joined by battlefield archaeologist Tim Sutherland, who investigates one of the most extraordinary Viking discoveries ever made. A specialist in conflict archaeology and the forensic analysis of mass graves, Tim has spent decades uncovering the physical evidence of warfare left behind in the soil. Now he travels to the remote shores of Estonia, where two ancient ship burials are rewriting everything we thought we knew about Viking culture. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Tim Sutherland: Host Raili Allmäe: Osteo-Archaeologist, University of Tallinn John Haywood: Historian and Writer Marge Konsa: Archaeologist, University of Tartu Jüri Peets: Archaeologist, University of Tallinn Neil Price: Historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • The Gold Train: The Greatest Theft of WW2

    The Gold Train: The Greatest Theft of WW2
    Mar 24 2026
    In 1945, an armoured Nazi train allegedly vanished into a sealed tunnel in the mountains of Poland, loaded with billions in stolen treasure. Decades later, treasure hunters arrived with new technology. The world held its breath. What they found next was either the greatest discovery in history or the ultimate disappointment. Cast List: Guy Walters: Historian & Author Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Could George V Have Saved the Romanovs?

    Could George V Have Saved the Romanovs?
    Mar 19 2026
    When the Russian Revolution erupted in 1917, Tsar Nicholas II and his family looked to one man who might save them: King George V of Britain, his own cousin. Britain initially offered the Romanovs refuge, but the offer was suddenly withdrawn. Why did the king change his mind, and could that decision have sealed the Romanovs’ fate? Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 m
  • The Medieval Warriors of Ireland | St. Patrick’s Day Special

    The Medieval Warriors of Ireland | St. Patrick’s Day Special
    Mar 17 2026
    For this St Patrick’s Day special episode of Forbidden History, archaeologist Tim Sutherland travels to Ireland to explore the reality behind one of the country’s most famous medieval battles. With insights from historians, archaeologists and weapons experts, the episode reveals how new research and archaeology are shedding fresh light on the conflict. Cast List: John Cronin: Writer and Historian Seán Duffy: Historian, Trinity College Dublin (Prof. Seán Duffy) Rodney French: Coppersmith Andrew Halpin: Historian and Weapons Expert (Dr. Andrew Halpin) Frank Kearney: Galway County Council Paul Macdonald: Swordmaker, Macdonald Armouries David Nicolle: Military Historian (Dr. David Nicolle) Boyd Rankin: Armourer Damien Shiels: Archaeologist, Rubicon Heritage Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University of York Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • Al Capone: America’s Most Notorious Gangster

    Al Capone: America’s Most Notorious Gangster
    Mar 9 2026
    In this episode of Forbidden History, we are joined by historian Tracy Borman. Tracy heads to Chicago to discover how Al Capone rose to infamy, from club bouncer to the most notorious gangster in history, uncovering the two sides to his personality. Cast List: Tracy Borman - Historian Tony McMahon - Historian and Author Dominic Selwood - Historian and Author Eric Meyers – Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m
  • The Secrets of the Parthenon | Part 3

    The Secrets of the Parthenon | Part 3
    Mar 5 2026
    In this final episode of our three-part series, we explore the modern battle over the Parthenon sculptures as a clash between the idea of shared global heritage and the pull of national identity, as Britain and Greece stake competing claims to history itself. Cast List: Dominic Selwood: Journalist Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m
  • The Secrets of the Parthenon | Part 2

    The Secrets of the Parthenon | Part 2
    Mar 4 2026
    In Part II of our Parthenon trilogy, we follow Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin as he secures the sculptures and begins their fraught journey from Athens to Britain. Imprisonment, financial ruin, and fierce public criticism surround him as the marbles arrive in London. Almost immediately, they ignite heated debate in Parliament and among Britain’s cultural elite. Part III is released this Thursday. Cast List: Dominic Selwood: Journalist Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 m