Forbidden History

Mar 08 2025 102 ep. 36 mins 422
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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. 

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Introducing: ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ The Real Dracula's Castle

Mar 08 2025 35 mins  
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

Christopher Marlowe: Murder or Mystery?

Mar 05 2025 39 mins  
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

What Drove Porsche: The Man Behind the Machines

Mar 03 2025 40 mins  
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 Histo

Introducing: ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ Ukraine’s Secret Catacombs

Feb 25 2025 36 mins  
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

The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart

Feb 24 2025 33 mins  
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

Jack the Ripper: The Prince Eddy Conspiracy

Feb 19 2025 44 mins  
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 d

Architect of Evil: The Story of Albert Speer

Feb 17 2025 43 mins  
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: Documentat

Edward VIII: The King Who Quit

Feb 12 2025 46 mins  
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 D

Operation America: Hitler’s Global Aspirations

Feb 10 2025 44 mins  
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 histor

The Disappearance of Juan Borgia

Feb 05 2025 39 mins  
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 specia