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 3 | Episode 6

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.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 3 | Episode 2

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.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 3 | Episode 4

April 30, 1945. Adolf Hitler kills himself as the Allies close on Berlin. Or did he? Jamie Theakston posits the shocking theory that the Fuhrer escaped.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 3 | Episode 1

An Ethiopian church claims to be housing the Ark of the Covenant. But is their assertion to be believed? Join Jamie Theakston as he ascertains the truth.

Forbidden History
Forbidden History

Series 2 | Episode 6

Jamie Theakston brings to light the life and work of enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla. Conspiracy theorists believe that the Serb was hushed up - but why?

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.

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Did Hitler Survive World War Two?
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Could Vampires Possibly Be Real?
Is The Ark Of The Covenant Really In Ethiopia?
Is The Ark Of The Covenant Really In Ethiopia?
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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.