America's Final Frontier: The Yukon Railway

America's Final Frontier: The Yukon Railway

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we discover how over 100 years ago a remote railroad fought against impossible odds in order to transport the prospectors of the Klondike gold rush. From gangsters and gold miners to Donald Trump's grandfather, this is the story of how a remote railway changed the lives of those who came in search of the American dream. Cast List: Tim Dunn: Railway Historian Karl Gurke: Historian & Archaeologist Fiona Giardino: Parks Canada Ranger Steve Hites: Former Railroad Employee Brittany Masloski: Tour Guide Guy Walters: Author & Historian Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist Claire Barratt: Industrial Engineer Jonathan Baldwin: Artistic Director, The Days of ‘98 Carl Mulvihill: Local Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Death in the Happy Valley: The Murder of the Earl of Erroll

Death in the Happy Valley: The Murder of the Earl of Erroll

What happened to Josslyn Hay, the controversial 22nd Earl of Erroll who moved to Kenya in 1920s to join a promiscuous, hedonistic group of UK expat elite known as ‘the Happy Valley set’? In this episo...

4 Helmi 202544min

The Treasure of Solomon

The Treasure of Solomon

When the Romans looted Jerusalem in 70AD did they take the fabled treasure of Solomon back to Rome, or did the high priests hide it somewhere in the city? Jamie Theakston meets archaeologists who have...

30 Tammi 202535min

Napoleon: From Corsica to Conqueror

Napoleon: From Corsica to Conqueror

We take a look at the remarkable journey of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to becoming one of history’s most iconic and controversial figures. From his militar...

28 Tammi 202535min

Nazi Rocket Scientist to NASA Engineer: Wernher von Braun

Nazi Rocket Scientist to NASA Engineer: Wernher von Braun

Wernher von Braun was vital to NASA's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, but this controversial 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps…    Cast List: Dr. Katherine Landdeck: Texa...

23 Tammi 202540min

Royal Rebel: The Life of Princess Margaret

Royal Rebel: The Life of Princess Margaret

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we take a look at the life of Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister. Known for her beauty, style and glamorous lifestyle, Margaret wa...

21 Tammi 202546min

The Mystery of the Giants

The Mystery of the Giants

Jamie Theakston travels to Sardinia to meet the archaeologists who claim to have found evidence of a race of giants. He speaks with researchers who claim to have discovered such evidence in networks o...

14 Tammi 202534min

Hidden Tomb: Tracing a Saint

Hidden Tomb: Tracing a Saint

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into the life of Mary Magdalene, the Saint who played a pivotal role in early Christianity and witnessed the execution and resurrection of Jes...

9 Tammi 202535min

Hitler's British Headquarters

Hitler's British Headquarters

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we join author and historian Guy Walters as he explores one of the greatest historical ‘what ifs?’ of all time - what if Nazi Germany had won WW2? And...

7 Tammi 202532min

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