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.
#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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#2 - 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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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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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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#5 - 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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#6 - 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.
#7 - 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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#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?
#10 - 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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#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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#13 - 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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#14 - 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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#15 - 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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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.
#17 - 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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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.
#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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#20 - The Dead Sea Scrolls Conspiracy
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2018
Jamie Theakston visits Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea to uncover the truth about a set of manuscripts found there. Who wrote them, and why did they hide them?
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#21 - Secret Societies: World Domination
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2018
Experts investigate whether there's truth behind theories alleging that secret societies control world history from behind-the-scenes, and if true, what new discoveries might reveal the extent of their global domination.
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#22 - 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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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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#25 - 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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