Jamie Theakston uncovers the startling truth behind great myths, historical legends, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.
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Best Episodes of Forbidden History
The Lost Secrets of Petra
S2 Ep1
7.7
5th Nov 2014
Petra was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom - do riches lie undetected in its hidden tombs? Find out as Jamie Theakston decodes this historical riddle.
The Curse of Hitler's Executioner
S4 Ep1
7.6
14th Jun 2017
Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner who killed around 3,000 people during WWII. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.
The Death of Mussolini
S4 Ep6
7.6
19th Jul 2017
Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.
The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall
S5 Ep2
7.6
26th Jul 2018
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Jamie investigates the Stasi, East Germany's State Security Service, behind the hidden remnants of the Berlin Wall.
The Secrets of the Murder Bureau
S4 Ep3
7.6
28th Jun 2017
Jamie Theakston exposes a secret unit who murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella.
Mystery of Yamashita's Treasure
S6 Ep1
7.5
5th Apr 2020
Science Channel's revival commences with expert treasure hunters following new leads in search of a collection of valuable relics and gold said to have been hidden in the jungle by Japanese soldiers during the last days of World War II.
The Man in the Iron Mask
S3 Ep2
7.4
4th Mar 2016
The identity of the Man in the Iron Mask, a nameless prisoner held during the rule of Louis XIV, is an enduring mystery. Jamie Theakston unravels the enigma.
The Real Mary Magdalene
S4 Ep5
7.4
12th Jul 2017
Mary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection. But was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all.
Uncovering the Historical Jesus
S5 Ep1
7.4
19th Jul 2018
Jamie Theakston asks who was Jesus Christ? Was he really Yeshua Ben Joseph, was he the real king of the Jews, or a humble carpenter? Was he a rabbi, or did he have a relationship, maybe even a marriage to Mary Magdalene? Was Jesus really crucified in Jerusalem, or was he smuggled out of the city alive as some claim? What historical evidence is there that any of this actually happened?
The Treasure of Solomon
S1 Ep5
7.3
25th Oct 2013
Jamie Theakston travels to Jerusalem on the hunt for the site of the fabled Solomon's Temple, where treasure is said to remain. Join his optimistic quest.
Top Secret Nazi UFOs
S2 Ep5
7.3
3rd Dec 2014
Jamie Theakston investigates the curious claim that the Nazis started to build flying saucers during WWII. Hear the startling truth behind a historical legend.
Relics of the Holy Land
S6 Ep2
7.3
12th Apr 2020
The Turin Shroud is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus and proof of his existence, but skeptics disagree; experts investigate this ancient relic to determine if the shroud is genuine, or one of the most elaborate hoaxes in history.
In Search of the Real King Arthur
S3 Ep6
7.3
1st Apr 2016
Knights, castles and round tables are all part of the enduring King Arthur legend. Is there any truth to it? Hear the various claims to his origins.
Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle
S6 Ep9
7.2
31st May 2020
Cutting-edge investigations at the Bermuda Triangle might confirm the newest theories of what really goes on in this deadly stretch of water; what experts find points to something stranger than fiction.
The Pyramid Code
S6 Ep6
7.2
10th May 2020
Ancient pyramids are among the greatest wonders of the world and exist across many civilizations. Explore the origins of these structures as experts question if they were independently constructed or perhaps the design of something more mysterious.
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Secrets of Gobekli Tepe
S7 Ep3
6.1
28th Apr 2022
Experts investigate the ancient and enigmatic construction of Gobekli Tepe.
The Mystery of the Giants
S1 Ep4
6.5
18th Oct 2013
Did giants once inhabit the Earth? Find out as Jamie Theakston investigates reports of enormous skeletons being found in a network of caves in Sardinia.
The Secrets of Fatima
S1 Ep2
6.5
4th Oct 2013
The Three Secrets of Fatima were a series of prophecies allegedly given by the Virgin Mary. But have the Vatican withheld details? Jamie Theakston investigates.
Mystery of the Hypogeum
S7 Ep6
6.6
19th May 2022
Experts investigate human remains found in a subterranean Maltese temple.
Search for Noah's Ark
S6 Ep5
6.6
3rd May 2020
Mysterious evidence on Mt. Ararat could be the long-lost remains of Noah's Ark, and using cutting-edge archaeological methods, experts investigate if these discoveries are hard proof of the Biblical legend.
Mary Magdalene Enigma
S7 Ep5
6.6
12th May 2022
Experts investigate the truth behind the mysterious life of Mary Magdalene.
Curse of the Crystal Skulls
S6 Ep4
6.6
26th Apr 2020
Mysterious crystal skulls could be long-lost relics of Aztec and Maya civilizations that grant supernatural powers, according to some; experts investigate new leads to reveal if these strange objects are genuine artifacts or if they're modern-day fakes.
The Real James Bond
S5 Ep4
6.6
9th Aug 2018
Jamie Theakston uncovers the world of James Bond. What real life details - if any - did Bond author Ian Fleming inject into his famous character?
MK-Ultra Revealed
S7 Ep4
6.6
5th May 2022
Experts investigate the terrible atrocities of the CIA's MK-Ultra program.
Hitler's Occult Conspiracy
S6 Ep7
6.6
17th May 2020
As the Nazis waged war for world domination, they began to develop a strange mythology of occult rites and pagan beliefs, and now, experts investigate how far the Nazis may have gone to transform their party into a new, cult-like religion.
Secrets of the Salem Witches
S6 Ep11
6.7
14th Jun 2020
Special access to Salem's most mysterious sites reveals the secret history of the mass hysteria and lurid trials that led to the executions of 20 innocent people. New evidence challenges what we know about this strange pla
Inside the Cult of Satan
S3 Ep5
6.7
25th Mar 2016
Jamie Theakston ventures beyond the world of orthodox religion as he probes the Church of Satan. Learn more about their philosophy as Jamie goes underground.
Mystery of Solomon's Mines
S7 Ep8
6.7
2nd Jun 2022
Experts investigate surprising new evidence behind King Solomon's Mines.
The Oracles
S2 Ep4
6.8
26th Nov 2014
Jamie Theakston journeys to Greece and Italy to hear the truth about oracles. These mysterious figures - such as the one at Delphi - reputedly spoke the word of the gods.
Secrets of the Crucifixion
S7 Ep1
6.8
15th Apr 2022
Experts explore the traditional story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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The Lost Treasures of the Templars
S1 Ep1
7.1
27th Sep 2013
The Knights Templar supposedly looted treasure from Jerusalem during the Middle Ages. But where did they hide it? Jamie Theakston aims to find out.
The Secrets of Fatima
S1 Ep2
6.5
4th Oct 2013
The Three Secrets of Fatima were a series of prophecies allegedly given by the Virgin Mary. But have the Vatican withheld details? Jamie Theakston investigates.
The Bloodline of Christ
S1 Ep3
7.1
11th Oct 2013
Jamie Theakston looks into the contentious theory, popularised by the Da Vinci Code, that Jesus was married with children and his bloodline lives on today.
The Mystery of the Giants
S1 Ep4
6.5
18th Oct 2013
Did giants once inhabit the Earth? Find out as Jamie Theakston investigates reports of enormous skeletons being found in a network of caves in Sardinia.
The Treasure of Solomon
S1 Ep5
7.3
25th Oct 2013
Jamie Theakston travels to Jerusalem on the hunt for the site of the fabled Solomon's Temple, where treasure is said to remain. Join his optimistic quest.
The Secrets of the Alchemists
S1 Ep6
6.9
1st Nov 2013
The magic and mystery of alchemy is revealed as Jamie Theakston meets a 'potion maker' and hears about London's alchemic roots from author Joy Hancox.
