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 4 | Episode 5

Mary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection. But was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 4 | Episode 3

Jamie Theakston exposes a secret unit who murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 4 | Episode 2

The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy. Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 4 | Episode 1

Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner who killed around 3,000 people during WWII. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 4 | Episode 4

Hear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 4 | Episode 6

Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.

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Did Hitler Survive World War Two?
Could Vampires Possibly Be Real?
Could Vampires Possibly Be Real?
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Is The Ark Of The Covenant Really In Ethiopia?
6 UFO Sightings From Long Ago
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Weird Nazi Obsessions
Weird Nazi Obsessions
Nikola Tesla Quiz
Nikola Tesla Quiz
The Nazi UFO Quiz
The Nazi UFO Quiz
The Oracle Quiz
The Oracle Quiz
The Illuminati Quiz
The Illuminati Quiz
The Holy Grail Quiz
The Holy Grail Quiz

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.