The BEST episodes of Forbidden History

Every episode of Forbidden History ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Forbidden History!

Uncovers the truth behind great myths, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.

Last Updated: 12/17/2024Network: Science ChannelStatus: Continuing
The Lost Treasure of Petra
star
7.68
31 votes

#1 - The Lost Treasure of Petra

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2014

It is one of the great wonders of the ancient world, but who built the magnificent city of Petra in Jordan and why? What treasure remains buried there and what dark secrets remain hidden in this mysterious place?

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star
7.63
27 votes

#2 - Hitler's Executioner

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/28/2017

The story of Johann Reichhart, the man who was the head of the merciless Nazi killing machine which murdered thousands. In a bizarre twist of fate, Reichhart ended up working for the Allies.

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star
7.59
17 votes

#3 - The Death of Mussolini

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/19/2017

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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The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall
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7.57
7 votes

#4 - The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2018

Jamie investigates the Stasi, East Germany's State Security Service, behind the hidden remnants of the Berlin Wall.

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star
7.56
18 votes

#5 - The Secrets of the Murder Bureau

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2017

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

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star
7.53
17 votes

#6 - The Man in the Iron Mask

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/11/2016

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.

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Mystery of Yamashita's Treasure
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7.45
20 votes

#7 - Mystery of Yamashita's Treasure

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2020

Legend has it that Japanese soldiers buried a vast collection of valuable relics and gold in the jungle during the last days of World War II; expert treasure hunters follow new leads in search of this long-lost plunder.

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star
7.43
21 votes

#8 - The Real Mary Magdalene

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/12/2017

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

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Uncovering The Historical Jesus
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7.42
12 votes

#9 - Uncovering The Historical Jesus

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2018

Jamie Theakston asks who was Jesus Christ? Was he really Yeshua Ben Joseph, was he the real king of the Jews, or a humble carpenter? Was he a rabbi, or did he have a relationship, maybe even a marriage to Mary Magdalene? Was Jesus really crucified in Jerusalem, or was he smuggled out of the city alive as some claim? What historical evidence is there that any of this actually happened?

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Top Secret Nazi UFOs
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7.29
28 votes

#10 - Top Secret Nazi UFOs

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/3/2014

Had the Nazis developed a brand new flying craft at a secret research facility in Northern Germany? Did the Americans and Russians steal that technology after the Second World War? And was it, as many have claimed, a man-made flying saucer?

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Legend of the Turin Shroud
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7.27
15 votes

#11 - Legend of the Turin Shroud

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2020

The Turin Shroud is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus and proof of his existence, but skeptics disagree; experts investigate this ancient relic to determine if the shroud is genuine, or one of the most elaborate hoaxes in history.

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star
7.25
24 votes

#12 - The Real Ark of the Covenant

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2016

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.

Directors: Bruce Burgess
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star
7.25
20 votes

#13 - In Search of the Real King Arthur

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/2016

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.

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Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle
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7.24
17 votes

#14 - Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2020

Cutting-edge investigations at the Bermuda Triangle might confirm the newest theories of what really goes on in this deadly stretch of water; what experts find points to something stranger than fiction.

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The Pyramid Code
star
7.21
14 votes

#15 - The Pyramid Code

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2020

Ancient pyramids are among the greatest wonders of the world and exist across many civilizations. Explore the origins of these structures as experts question if they were independently constructed or perhaps the design of something more mysterious.

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star
7.20
20 votes

#16 - The Dark Truths of the Templars

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/5/2017

Jamie explores the history of the Knights Templar, attempting to uncover their secrets and speaking to some of those who challenge the accepted traditional view of the order.

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Terror of Nazi Propaganda
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7.20
5 votes

#17 - Terror of Nazi Propaganda

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2022

Experts explore how Hitler transformed Germany into a ruthless war machine.

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The Treasure of Solomon
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7.17
63 votes

#18 - The Treasure of Solomon

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2013

Did the High Priests of the Temple in Jerusalem, hide their most sacred items before the city was sacked by the Romans? Are the Dead Sea Scrolls actually a treasure map to these hidden wonders? What else lies under this ancient city?

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The Hunt for Nazi Treasure
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7.17
6 votes

#19 - The Hunt for Nazi Treasure

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2018

Jamie Theakston finds out what Hitler planned to do with his stolen art and discovers that he was also after an unusual item - a spear that pierced the side of Christ.

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star
7.15
13 votes

#20 - Bloodlust: Real Vampires

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2016

How much of the vampire legend is based in reality? Learn the truth as Jamie Theakston visits Romania to hear the tales of Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad Dracul.

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7.15
48 votes

#21 - The Bloodline of Christ

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2013

A look at the controversial theory that Jesus was married and had children.

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star
7.13
23 votes

#22 - The Secrets of the Vatican Archives

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2017

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.

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The Genius of Nikola Tesla
star
7.10
21 votes

#23 - The Genius of Nikola Tesla

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/10/2014

Nikola Tesla was one of the most enigmatic, but least known, scientists of the last century. He was an early pioneer of both electricity and radio, and creatored one of the first electrical motors. How did he die in poverty and under suspicion by the FBI?

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The Lost Treasure of the Templars
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7.05
75 votes

#24 - The Lost Treasure of the Templars

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2013

Did the Knights Templar discover a great treasure in Jerusalem? Did they bring it back to Europe and become more powerful than the Pope himself? Why did it disappear? We try to solve one of the greatest mysteries of all time.

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The Real Holy Grail
star
7.00
24 votes

#25 - The Real Holy Grail

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/2014

What exactly was The Holy Grail? A cup from the Last Supper? A cup used to help cleanse Jesus's body after the Crucifixion? Does this most famous of all relics actually exist? And if so, where is it today?

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