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 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 1 | Episode 1

The Knights Templar supposedly looted treasure from Jerusalem during the Middle Ages. But where did they hide it? Jamie Theakston aims to find out.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 1 | Episode 2

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.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 1 | Episode 3

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.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 1 | Episode 4

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.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 1 | Episode 5

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.

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The 6 Most Fascinating Things In The Vatican Secret Archives
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Did Hitler Survive World War Two?
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Could Vampires Possibly Be Real?
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Is The Ark Of The Covenant Really In Ethiopia?
6 UFO Sightings From Long Ago
6 UFO Sightings From Long Ago
Weird Nazi Obsessions
Weird Nazi Obsessions
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.