Forbidden History

Forbidden History

Jamie Theakston attempts to uncover the truth about historical mysteries, ancient relics, hidden treasures, conspiracy theories and lost civilizations. Have these stories been omitted from the history books?

Genre: DocumentaryHistory

Cast:Jamie TheakstonAndrew GoughLynn PicknettDominic SelwoodTony McMahonRichard FelixLionel FanthorpeGuy WaltersKaren BellingerAndreia SerrasDallas Harley JonesClive PrinceRoss AndrewsKlint JanulisHeather Elizabeth OsbornRobert HowellsJack GreenePhilip Herbert


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S3.E1 ∙ The Real Ark of the Covenant

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Jamie Theakston goes in search of the location of The Ark of the Covenant, believed by some to be held in a chapel in the Highlands of Northern Ethiopia, a chapel that is in desperate need of repair.

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S3.E2 ∙ The Man in the Iron Mask

Thu, Mar 3, 2016

Jamie Theakston attempts to unravel the enigma of the identity of the real-life "The Man in the Iron Mask". The man, known as Eustache Dauger, was held captive in strange circumstances for 34 years during the reign of Louis XIV.

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S3.E3 ∙ Bloodlust: Real Vampires

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

How much of the vampire legend is based in reality? Jamie Theakston travels across Europe to see if there is a link between the legendary bloodsuckers and historical figures Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad the Impaler.

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S3.E4 ∙ Hitler: Suicide or Survivor?

Thu, Mar 17, 2016

The history books tell us that Adolf Hitler killed himself in his bunker in Berlin. Jamie Theakston investigates theories that the man shot in the head was a double and that the real Hitler escaped from Germany.

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S3.E5 ∙ Inside the Cult of Satan

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Satanism to some is a religion as valid as Christianity - to others it is a dangerous cult. With thousands of devotees and popularity rising, it's time to unearth it's origins, tales and beliefs. Is there a darker side to the ancient ritual Black Mass?

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S3.E6 ∙ In Search of the Real King Arthur

Thu, Apr 7, 2016

The legend of King Arthur is one of a courageous fighter and leader in battle, but for centuries the fabled king has been a mystery to historians. So was his story of Camelot, Excalibur and Guinevere just an elaborate fairy tale - or was he real?