Forbidden History

Jamie Theakston's Forbidden History uncovers the startling truth behind great myths, historical legends, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.

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Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 2 | Episode 5

Jamie Theakston investigates the curious claim that the Nazis started to build flying saucers during WWII. Hear the startling truth behind a historical legend.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 2 | Episode 4

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.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 2 | Episode 3

Jamie Theakston sheds light on the ultra-secretive Rosicrucian Order, whose members included Leonardo Da Vinci and Isaac Newton. Are they the real-life 'illuminati'?

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 2 | Episode 2

Can Jamie Theakston solve history's most enduring mystery? Visiting Glastonbury, Wales, Valencia and NYC, he inspects four goblets that could be the Holy Grail itself.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 2 | Episode 1

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.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 1 | Episode 6

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.

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About Forbidden History
About Forbidden History

About the Show

About Forbidden History

About Forbidden History

This brand new and exclusive tells true, incredible stories from the annals of history.

Forbidden History Gallery

Forbidden History Gallery

Take a look at the Forbidden History gallery, from the show presented by Jamie Theakston.

Clips and Trailers

Forbidden History Series 3 Trailer
Forbidden History Series 3 Trailer

Jamie Theakston uncovers new evidence that could rewrite history.

Forbidden History: Nazi UFO
Forbidden History: Nazi UFO

Jamie Theakston investigates whether the Nazis' were trying to build a UFO.

Forbidden History: The Illuminati
Forbidden History: The Illuminati

Jamie Theakston investigates whether the Illuminati group really does exist?

Forbidden History: Nazi UFOs Trailer
Forbidden History: Nazi UFOs Trailer

Their technology far outstripped anything else on the planet.

Forbidden History Trailer: Yesterday
Forbidden History Trailer: Yesterday

Jamie Theakston continues his quest in an all-new second series.

Forbidden History - The Lost Treasures Of Petra
Forbidden History - The Lost Treasures Of Petra

The myths behind Petra seem to suggest there could be lost treasure hidden under Petra.

Jamie Theakston Interview
Jamie Theakston Interview

We got a chance to interview Jamie Theakston about his new series Forbidden History.

Forbidden History Trailer
Forbidden History Trailer

Watch the Jamie Theakston's Forbidden History trailer here.