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.
#6 - 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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#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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#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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#12 - 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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#14 - 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 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 - 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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#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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#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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